Senior Corporate Accountant

Destination Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Destination Canada is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant in Vancouver with a hybrid work arrangement. You will deliver timely financial reporting, close processes, and support audits while guiding other corporate accountants and delivering training on financial policies.

The role requires a professional accounting designation and 3+ years of post-designation experience in full-cycle accounting, PSAS knowledge, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Hybrid work setup and unionized environment noted.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation and post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or related discipline.
• Post-designation accounting experience with full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of PSAS and government directives and ability to interpret/apply.
• Experience supporting audit processes and responding to information requests.
• Ability to analyze financial information and provide practical recommendations.
• Ability to explain accounting requirements clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Experience developing or delivering training on financial processes.
• Ability to organize multiple activities during peak reporting periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and notes.
• Coordinates period-end close activities and journal entries with Corporate Accountants.
• Coordinates audit working papers and auditor requests for interim/year-end audits.
• Maintains knowledge of accounting standards and federal directives; supports policy implementation.
• Supports financial controls, identifies issues and recommends improvements.
• Provides training and guidance on financial policies and procedures to staff.
• Acts as finance super-user for ERP and financial systems; supports testing and process changes.
• Prepares financial analysis, forecasts and ad hoc reports for management.

Skills

PSAS knowledge

Audit support

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Communication

Training & knowledge sharing

Planning & prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Professional accounting designation

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP Business ByDesign

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Senior Corporate Accountant

Location: Vancouver (Hybrid)

Department: Finance / Finances

Employment Type: Full Time / Hybrid

Language Designation: English Essential

Posting Close Date: November 19, 2026

About Destination Canada

Tourism is the heartbeat of communities from coast to coast to coast. At Destination Canada, our aspiration for the tourism industry is to generate wealth and wellbeing for all of Canada and enrich the lives of our guests. Our mission is to influence supply and build demand for the benefit of locals, communities and visitors through leading research, alignment with public and private sectors, and marketing Canada nationally and abroad. We seek diverse, ingenious thinkers teeming with intellectual curiosity and a deep desire to grow Canada's tourism industry - strengthening the socio-cultural, environmental and economic vitality tourism brings to Canada.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Senior Corporate Accountant supports the accurate, timely and consistent delivery of Destination Canada's financial reporting and period-end close activities. The role prepares and reviews financial statements, supporting schedules and analysis; coordinates audit requirements; researches accounting standards and government directives; and identifies opportunities to strengthen financial processes and reporting.

The Senior Corporate Accountant also provides functional guidance to Corporate Accountants, develops and delivers financial training, and supports staff across the organization in understanding and applying financial policies and procedures. The role also provides analysis and advice on accounting and financial matters.

Key accountabilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, notes, schedules, reconciliations, analysis and reporting commentary in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and established deadlines.
• Period-End Close: Coordinates assigned period-end close activities and works with Corporate Accountants to support the complete, accurate and timely preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, adjustments and supporting documentation.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinates working papers, schedules, supporting documentation and auditor requests for interim and year-end audits; tracks outstanding items and escalates complex accounting or audit matters to the Manager, Finance.
• Accounting Standards and Policy: Maintains current knowledge of applicable accounting standards and federal government directives, researches new or changing requirements, assesses potential implications and supports the implementation of required accounting policies and processes.
• Financial Controls and Compliance: Supports the consistent application of financial policies, procedures and controls; identifies recurring or higher-risk issues, recommends practical improvements and escalates significant matters as appropriate.
• Training and Guidance: Provides day-to-day accounting guidance to Corporate Accountants, supports onboarding and training, develops and maintains clear financial instructions and learning materials, and delivers training to finance and non-finance staff.
• Systems and Process Improvement: Acts as a finance super-user for applicable ERP, expense management and financial systems; supports troubleshooting, user guidance, process changes and system testing, and identifies opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes.
• Financial Analysis and Advisory Support: Prepares financial analysis, forecasts, ad hoc reports and other decision-support information, and provides practical financial guidance to management and assigned business areas on financial processes, requirements and related matters.

What you need

• A recognized professional accounting designation and post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant post-designation accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and the preparation of financial statements, notes, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Financial reporting and accounting standards: demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting and reporting principles, including the ability to interpret and apply Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Audit support: experience preparing audit working papers and supporting interim or year-end audit processes, including responding to information requests and resolving accounting questions.
• Financial analysis and judgment: ability to analyze financial information, investigate unusual or unexpected results, identify issues and develop practical, well-supported recommendations.
• Financial advice and communication: ability to explain accounting requirements, financial information and policy considerations clearly to finance and non-finance audiences and provide practical guidance appropriate to the situation.
• Training and knowledge sharing: experience developing or delivering training, instructions or other guidance that helps others understand and consistently apply financial processes and policies.
• Planning and prioritization: ability to organize multiple activities and deadlines, maintain accuracy during peak reporting periods and determine when issues require escalation.
• Financial systems and technology: experience using an ERP or comparable financial management system and advanced proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications used for financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaboration and issue resolution: ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization, navigate differing perspectives constructively and remain effective when addressing time-sensitive or complex financial matters.

It would be great if you also had

• Public practice audit experience, particularly experience working with financial statement audits.
• Experience with SAP Business ByDesign or a comparable ERP financial system.
• Experience supporting financial system implementation, testing or process changes.

Compensation

Salary range: $92,660 - $115,825

Within the range, the base pay offered is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills and relevant education/experience. Please note starting salaries for new hires typically fall between the minimum and mid-point of the range, to support internal equity and allow room for progression as employees grow and excel in their roles. The range above reflects base pay only and does not include the competitive at-risk pay program and benefits that we offer!

Things you should know:

• This role follows a hybrid work arrangement, where work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week. Please note the work arrangement is subject to change.
• This is a unionized role

At Destination Canada, we believe that Canada's diversity is its greatest asset and is what touches travellers' hearts most deeply. To that end, we are committed to inclusive leadership within our workplace, workforce, and interactions with partners and travellers alike. Destination Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to reflecting Canada's diversity through fair and accessible hiring and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. If you require accommodations at any point in the recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Accommodation requests will be treated confidentially and will not negatively affect your application or consideration for employment.

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and intimidating, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and effort. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Privacy Notice Acknowledgement and Consent

Personal information collected in relation to your application is collected pursuant to the Canadian Tourism Commission Act and the Privacy Act. Providing your personal information is voluntary. However, incomplete applications or refusal to provide relevant information will impact our ability to assess your candidacy. Personal information provided by you will be used to evaluate your application, verify accuracy of the information provided (references and credentials) and to maintain an inventory of candidates for work opportunities and staffing, all in accordance with Destination Canada's personal information banks PSU 911 and PSE 902. Information will be retained for a minimum of 2 years.

By submitting your application, you consent to the use of your personal information as indicated above and agree to the terms of our Privacy Notice. SIN numbers, other personal identifying numbers, (Driver licence, CRA and BIN), medical information and candidate photographs are not required for the purposes of this application. Please do not submit this information in your application.