Senior Accountant, FP&A – Planning & Reporting

Lee Valley Tools; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation program

Health and dental benefits

Matching retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee discount

Family-oriented environment

Job summary

Lee Valley Tools in Ottawa, ON, is seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Planning and Reporting to join our Finance team. You will support month-end and year-end closes, prepare financial statements and management reports, analyze variances, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will develop reports and models, work with leaders across the business to provide financial insight, and help ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with ASPE.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and a university degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant experience in financial accounting, reporting, or analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and business intelligence skills, with experience using accounting systems and data from multiple sources.
• Ability to interpret financial results and explain findings clearly to people outside Finance.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in improving how financial information is prepared and used.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting analysis.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods; explain significant variances and emerging trends.
• Develop reports and financial models to support planning and business decisions.
• Work with leaders across the business to understand performance and provide practical financial insight.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, including gathering assumptions and analyzing results.
• Gather and analyze information for regulatory and bank reporting, and prepare and file submissions accurately and on time.
• Prepare schedules and supporting information for the year-end audit.
• Perform internal audits, assess financial controls, and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data quality.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Job description

Lee Valley Tools in Ottawa, ON, is seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Planning and Reporting to join our Finance team. You will support month-end and year-end closes, prepare financial statements and management reports, analyze variances, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will develop reports and models, work with leaders across the business to provide financial insight, and help ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with ASPE.