Senior Corporate Accountant

SSENSE; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology platform based in Montreal is looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to provide strategic financial guidance and manage complex accounting tasks. This role involves high-quality reporting, process improvement, and project leadership while influencing various teams. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, advanced Excel skills, and 5+ years of experience in a similar role. Join our dynamic Finance team and enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Parental top up program

Generous Employee Discount

Access to telemedicine and family assistance

Retirement plan matching contributions

Gender Affirmation Coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Familiarity with IFRS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial partner to operations leaders.
• Lead preparation and review of critical reports.
• Contribute to the month-end closing process.
• Implement streamlining work processes for efficiency.
• Lead strategic projects supporting accounting objectives.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical and detail-oriented

Adaptability to pace and volume

Leadership and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field

Professional designation (CPA)

Tools

ERP accounting software (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Company Description

SSENSEis a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Corporate Accountant to be a recognized subject matter expert within our dynamic Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this strategic role provides sound accounting and financial guidance, delivers high-quality services, and offers crucial analytical support to business partners across the organization. You will execute complex accounting functions independently, contribute to strategy, and demonstrate a proven ability to influence teams and projects.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Operations Support & Business Partnership:Act as a trusted financial partnerto operations leaders, ensuring business objectives are met through expertise in inventory accounting, costing, and control. Monitor expenses, analyze complex transactions, and provide analytical support to identify key trends and recommend holistic solutions.

• High-Quality Financial Reporting and Control:Lead the preparation and review of critical reports, focusing on the timely delivery of accruals, reconciliations, and analysis. Perform monthly reconciliations of significant balance sheet accounts and lead the overall reconciliation of data across operating and accounting systems to ensure accuracy and transparency.

• Month-End Close and Audit Leadership:Serve as a key contributor to the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate general ledger activity. Play a crucial role in internal and external audits by efficiently providing supporting documentation and explanations, ensuring robust financial compliance.

• Continuous Process Improvement and Optimization:Actively champion and implement streamlining work processes and procedural improvements for maximum efficiency and accuracy. Assist the Finance team in the optimization of systems and processes, including assessing internal controls and performing risk reviews.

• Project Leadership and Strategic Contribution: Independently lead strategic projects to support the accounting department's objectives. This includes specialized accounting tasks, participating in creating and maintaining financial policies and procedures, and managing project teams to achieve critical milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• Professional designation (CPA).

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

• Familiarity with ERP accounting software (e.g., SAP) and IFRS, an asset.

• Be available to come to the office twice a week (Tuesday and Wednesday).

What Sets You Apart

• Accountability and Prioritization: A strong sense of responsibility and accountability combined with the facility to prioritize and handle multiple simultaneous assignments.

• Analytical and Detail-Oriented: Being highly structured, analytical and detail-oriented ensures accuracy in complex financial tasks.

• Adaptability to Pace and Volume: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and possessing the ability to work in a high-volume environment demonstrates resilience and efficiency.

• Leadership and Collaboration: The capacity to lead projects and mentor team members.

Additional Information

Why Join Us

• Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage.

• Parental top up program.

• Generous Employee Discount.

• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program.

• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions.

• Gender Affimation Coverage.

• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology.

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!

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