Senior Corporate Accountant

Connor Clark and Lunn Financial Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services firm as a Senior Corporate Accountant in Vancouver. You will play a pivotal role in financial reporting, cash management, and preparing consolidated financial statements. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented CPA with 3-5 years of experience, ready to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality environment.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Performance bonuses

Recognition and reward programs

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, including financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of IFRS and ASPE required.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership.
• Prepare period-end journal entries and financial statements.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate degree in commerce or business with accounting/finance focus

Canadian CPA designation

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software (Yardi, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

Senior Corporate Accountant

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Vancouver, BC

Join our Vancouver-based accounting team as a Senior Corporate Accountant. This is a great opportunity for an established professional accountant with several years of progressive experience. We seek someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and understands the importance of accurate information for effective decision-making. Our organizational structure is complex, so gathering all financial information is challenging, but you enjoy learning new things outside your comfort zone.

What You Will Be Doing

• Reporting to the Controller, Affiliates, and collaborating with the team to deliver financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership
• Cash management and bank reconciliations
• Preparing period-end journal entries and supporting working papers
• Facilitating timely month and quarter-end closings, working with other departments to acquire financial data
• Preparing individual and consolidated financial statements, including cash flow statements and notes
• Preparing materials for board meetings
• Supporting audits and liaising with external auditors
• Filing working capital forms, G/HST & QST returns, corporate income tax returns, and partnership returns
• Responding to routine inquiries from taxation authorities such as CRA and Revenue Québec
• Preparing budgets in consultation with management

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in commerce or business with a focus on accounting or finance
• Canadian CPA designation or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, including preparing consolidated financial statements
• Knowledge of IFRS and ASPE
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel and accounting software like Yardi and/or Microsoft Dynamics
• Logical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritize
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, managing changes and deadlines

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (CC&LFG) offers a range of investment products and services to individuals, advisors, and institutional investors. Our business includes eleven institutional investment affiliates responsible for investment decisions and client service, as well as distribution affiliates like Connor Clark & Lunn Private Capital and Connor, Clark & Lunn Funds. We have grown significantly, from $29 billion in assets and 200 employees in 2008 to approximately $110 billion and over 800 employees today. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and motivating talented people to continue our growth.

This is achieved through:

• A High-Quality Environment: Working with respected colleagues, enjoying your work, focusing on productive activities, and mutual respect.
• An Opportunity to Succeed: Engaging in meaningful work with opportunities for professional growth.
• Recognition and Reward: Appreciating contributions and aligning compensation accordingly.

The starting salary for this position is $85,000, with an annual performance bonus. Further questions can be directed to HR during the interview process.

We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at cclgroup.com.

CC&L is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age. Please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or recruitment agencies, please.