Senior Accountant - 4 Months

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners seeks a Senior Accountant for a 4-month contract in Toronto. Hybrid work: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote. You will support financial reporting, month-end activities, and IFRS compliance, while coaching analysts and aligning with cross-functional partners.

Ideal candidates have CPA or equivalent, a university degree in accounting/finance, and at least 4 years of progressive accounting experience in large corporate settings.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA designation (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in IFRS.
• Analyze variances, trends, and KPIs; communicate findings to management.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close, including journals and reconciliations.
• Identify financial reporting risks and recommend solutions.
• Provide guidance on capitalization and accounting for intangibles.
• Coach and support financial analysts and cross-functional partners.
• Build strong relationships and foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

University degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Our client, a large Canadian retailer, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team on a 4-month contract assignment.

This is a hybrid position, with 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remotely at the client’s offices in Toronto.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the accounting team with financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end activities, and other accounting functions as required.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Analyze significant variances, business trends, and key performance indicators and communicate findings to management.
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis.
• Identify financial reporting risks and proactively recommend solutions.
• Provide expert accounting guidance related to the capitalization and ongoing accounting for internally developed and acquired intangible assets.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and technical support to financial analysts and cross-functional partners.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting qualification) is required.
• Minimum 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a large, complex corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across multiple 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.