Senior Accounting Administrator

Quantum Lifecycle; Brampton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Charger Logistics, a leading cross-border logistics provider with operations across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager in Brampton, Ontario. You will oversee consolidation, month-end close, and financial reporting for multiple entities, while coordinating audits and strengthening internal controls.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent, 5+ years in senior accounting, and a proven ability to lead a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in controllership or senior role.
• Experience with GAAP/ASPE and intercompany reporting.
• Strong internal controls and audit coordination experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems; improving reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review financial statements and support schedules for accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors; provide documentation and explanations.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including workload and performance management.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency.
• Analyze variances, trends, and unusual transactions; provide insights to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial projects.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards of reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

People management

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP accounting software

Job description

Charger Logistics is a leading asset-based transportation and supply chain solutions provider with operations across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Charger has grown into a North American logistics organization offering transportation, warehousing, distribution, brokerage, and cross-border supply chain solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized professional to join our Finance team as a Senior Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage and review month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.
• Perform review and quality-control procedures over financial statements, supporting schedules, and accounting analyses.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required documentation and explanations.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including workload allocation, performance management, coaching, and training.
• Establish and improve accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Support senior management with financial reporting, accounting analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc projects.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards of financial reporting and team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience in a controllership or senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and consolidation accounting.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP/ASPE and internal accounting policies.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and audit requirements.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful financial insights to management.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams, with strong people-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial/accounting systems, with experience improving reporting and accounting processes.