Senior Accountant - Hybrid

Newlands Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. In this pivotal role, you'll report directly to the CFO, overseeing a Staff Accountant and taking charge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance, ensuring adherence to ASPE standards. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation, relevant experience, and a detail-oriented mindset, thriving in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

3 weeks vacation

Dental and life insurance

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in a product-based industry preferred.
• Comfortable in a lean team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Manage compliance with ASPE and taxation requirements.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

ASPE Knowledge

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Senior Accountant
Location: Toronto (Hybrid 3 days in office)
Salary: $90,000 -$95,000 + benefits

Were recruiting on behalf of a consumer goods company based in Toronto. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role in the finance team.

About the Role:
As Senior Accountant, you'll report directly to the CFO and oversee a Staff Accountant. You'll be responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance (including Canadian and U.S. sales tax), while ensuring adherence to ASPE accounting standards. Because this role involves inventory, product, and COGS, prior experience in a product-based environment is essential.

What You'll Do:

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports
• Manage compliance with ASPE and taxation requirements (Canada & U.S. state sales tax)
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors
• Supervise one direct report (Staff Accountant)
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business operations

What Were Looking For:

• CPA designation (preferred)
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience in a product-based industry (e.g., retail, eCommerce, wholesale apparel, consumer goods)
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and tax compliance
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a lean team environment

What's Offered:

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and AD&D coverage
• 3 weeks vacation
• Hybrid work environment: minimum 3 days in-office