Senior Accountant - 2.5 Months

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 2.5-month contract in Ontario. The role blends in-office and remote work, with four days on-site and one day remote weekly, supporting a gold mining organization.

The ideal CPA-designated candidate brings IFRS expertise, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, and the ability to collaborate across operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CPA Canada) is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with full-cycle responsibilities.
• Mining industry or large public company experience preferred; IFRS knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close with deadlines.
• Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements and schedules.
• Support audit requests and external auditors.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Ensure internal controls and governance compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.

Skills

CPA designation

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (CPA Canada)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established gold mining organization, is seeking a highly motivated and strong Senior Accountant to join its finance team for a 2.5 month contract assignment. The role is hybrid with 4 days in office and work remote from home 1 day a week.

About The Role

The ideal candidate is a CPA-designated accounting professional with strong technical accounting expertise gained within the mining sector or a large, complex public company environment. This individual will thrive in a dynamic setting and possess the ability to work collaboratively across operational and corporate finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute full-cycle accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with IFRS.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure financial data integrity.
• Support the preparation of management reporting packages and financial analyses for senior leadership.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and operational financial analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and corporate governance standards.
• Support tax compliance, including assisting with corporate tax, mining tax, and statutory reporting requirements where applicable.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and corporate stakeholders to support business objectives and strategic initiatives.

Must Have

• CPA designation (CPA Canada) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated full-cycle accounting responsibilities.
• Experience within the mining industry or a large, publicly traded organization with complex accounting and reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing month-end close, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Preferred

• Experience with mining accounting, including capital expenditures, fixed assets, inventory accounting, production costing, and asset retirement obligations.
• Exposure to publicly listed company reporting requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong business acumen and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to partner effectively across functions

Additional Information

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.