Senior Accounting Analyst

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group insurance coverage from day one

RRSP with employer matching

Telemedicine

Paid vacation from day one

AIM tuition assistance grants

Company-wide events

Free on-site gym

Subsidized on-site cafeterias

Dynamic and rewarding work environment

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) in Montreal seeks a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Analyst to join the finance team. You will drive financial reporting, analysis, and process improvements while supporting accurate accounting operations. Expect collaboration across FP&A, operations, and leadership to deliver data-driven insights.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to audits and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Develop KPIs, reports and dashboards to support management decisions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits and respond to requests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor junior accounting staff as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

Tools

ERP systems (D365, Maximo)

Job description

Description De L'entreprise

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees andthe ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Description De L'entreprise

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees andthe ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the yearsevolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metalrecycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing ofsolder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial andmining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, moresustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Description Du Poste

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical financial analyst to join our finance team. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement, supporting accurate accounting operations and informed business decisions. As a Senior Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for a range of business activities and will respond to ad hoc requests by providing professional, data-driven and actionable analyses

What you're responsible for:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform complex account reconciliations and variance analyses
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs), reports and dashboards to bring insightful actionable data and support management decisions
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and audit requests
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership teams
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor junior accounting staff as needed

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• You are a CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• You have 3-5+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience
• You have Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• You have Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• You have Experience with ERP systems (e.g., D365, Maximo ... )
• You have Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• You have The Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Informations complémentaires

What we offer :

• Competitive salary + other benefits;
• Group insurance coverage from day one and group RRSP with employer matching contributions;
• Telemedicine (Unlimited access to a doctor 24/7);
• Eligible for paid vacation from day one; **
• AIM tuition assistance grants.
• Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Christmas party, etc.);
• Free on-site gym;
• Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);
• Dynamic and rewarding work environment - work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!