Senior Corporate Accountant

InnovaSea Systems, Inc.; Bedford; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aquatic solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Corporate Accountant to join their Finance team in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The role focuses on financial reporting and compliance, serving as a key business partner to various business units. Candidates should possess a CPA designation, a solid accounting background, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a hybrid working schedule.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

Pension plan

Hybrid schedule option available

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in multinational environments.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and consolidations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate accounting functions including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support external audit processes and budgeting activities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Corporate Accountant | Bedford, Nova Scotia

INNOVASEA | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

As a recognized leader in fish tracking technologies,Innovaseaprovides work-anywhere solutions that scientists around the world count on for real-time insights. We optimize our advanced acoustic telemetry tools and consulting services to shorten the paths from data collection to conclusion, observation to discovery, and detection to protection.

Our field-experienced scientists and engineers partner with customers to understand their distinct study needs and research goals and then solve any challenges or issues that arise. So whether we’re recommending the best sensors for wide-ranging applications or providing full-service study support, we do so as an invested collaborator – the kind intent on fueling conservation and biodiversity. Today. Tomorrow. For life.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Finance and Administration team. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role will serve as a key business partner to assigned business units, with a focus on financial reporting, compliance, and supporting global operations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and supporting strategic decision-making.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate and execute corporate accounting functions, including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports in accordance with US GAAP.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support external audit processes by preparing audit files and liaising with auditors.
• Collaborate with global A/R and A/P teams.
• Provide financial oversight and support to international subsidiaries (e.g., Chile, Greece, Norway) in coordination with local teams and the Bedford-based consolidation team.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Act as a financial advisor to business unit leaders, offering insights and recommendations.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and financial systems integration projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a multinational or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with ERP systems and related technologies (ideally Syspro)
• Experience working with Adaptive Insights
• Manufacturing and/or SaaS KPI’s implementation
• Proficiency in Spanish, Norwegian or Greek would be considered an asset
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Pension plan
• Hybrid schedule option available

About Innovasea
Fueled by leading-edge technology and a passion for research and development, Innovasea is revolutionizing aquaculture and advancing the science of fish tracking to make our oceans and freshwater ecosystems sustainable for future generations. With 275 employees worldwide, we provide full end-to-end solutions for fish farming and aquatic species research – including quality equipment that’s efficient and built to last, expert consulting services, and innovative platforms and products that deliver unrivaled data, information and insights.

Innovasea is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.