Senior Accountant and FP&A

Well.ca; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Well.ca is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team in Guelph, Ontario. This hybrid role involves preparing financial statements, conducting analyses, and supporting budget preparations. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of accounting experience and strong technical skills, particularly in accounting software and Excel. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting skills and ability to improve internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure month end close is accurate for financial reporting.
• Partner with leadership to track and forecast KPIs.
• Responsible for tax compliance with provincial and federal legislation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Technical Accounting Skills

Self-Motivated

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant and FP&A is a vital part of Well.ca’s finance team. The purpose of this role is to prepare various analyses regarding financial statement balances; to provide support in preparing timely and accurate financial statements; to provide support for annual budget preparation and various reporting/analysis. Additionally, this role includes responsibilities in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and forecasting, such as developing financial models, analyzing financial trends, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This position reports to the Controller. This is a Hybrid Position.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure month end close is complete and accurate to support the proper preparation of various reports for management including monthly financial statements and other reports to drive business improvements
• Ensuring financial statement integrity using knowledge of the business, processes and technical standards as a basis, including compliance with ASPE
• Review and enter journal entries, accruals, and allocations in coordination with the financial period close
• Partner with the Well.ca Leadership team to track and forecast KPIs and monthly financial results.
• Contribute to and implement various continuous process improvements in the organization
• Support annual budget process, reporting and analysis requirements
• Monthly forecast reporting and supporting analysis requirements
• Daily banking review and reconciliation along with cashflow management projections
• Responsible for tax compliance with provincial and federal sales taxes legislation
• Primary person responsible for all balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
• Identify control, reporting and procedural issues for follow-up and resolution
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the finance department
• Assist with various type of external audit requirements

Qualifications

• Proven track-record of success. We are looking for a superstar we can truly invest in, a fast learner that will grow within the organization
• 5 - 10 years of experience in an accounting role
• Hands-on ability to use an accounting software and high proficiency in Excel
• Experience with software conversion planning is an asset
• Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement in internal controls
• A relentless desire to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and integrity of the financial information
• Strong interpersonal skills and works well with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to be both very hands-on in achieving goals while also having a proven ability to develop employees, provide guidance, direction and training, transfer knowledge and promote a positive working environment
• Self-guided and motivated learner; quick to take initiative
• You thrive in a positive workplace environment which focuses on personal wellness
• Personal commitment to organizational excellence; honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Retail

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