Senior Financial Accountant

Plenary Americas; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

RRSP plan with employer contribution

Annual bonus potential

Collaborative team culture

Team events and offsite

Job summary

Plenary Americas is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Accountant to join our Toronto team and contribute to complex Canadian and US project reporting under IFRS. You will work with senior finance leaders, manage cash flows, and support budgeting and audits while growing in a dynamic, cross-border infrastructure environment.

The position offers a strong benefits package, cross-border exposure, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading P3 developer.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, specifically in an Accounting discipline.
• 5+ years of working experience in an Accounting role, with preferably 1-2 years in a Senior Financial Accountant capacity.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems; Microsoft Dynamics GP is an asset.
• Ability to interpret complex legal and financial agreements/documents.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel modeling.
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset.
• Strong work ethic and high level of personal and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CFO, Finance Senior Management, and the Operations team.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS and other reporting obligations for Project companies.
• Reviewing and interpreting Project Agreements.
• Monitoring project cash flows, preparing monthly journal entries and reconciling Project results to Financial Model.
• Assisting in budget preparation, cash flow forecasting, treasury management and financial modelling.
• Monitoring and managing the accounting process to ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls.
• Preparing year end audit working papers, financial statements, and notes to the financial statements and coordinating annual audit of Project companies with external auditors.
• Responding to and coordinating responses for financial queries from internal groups and external stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Plenary is a leading specialized developer of long-term Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects. Since its inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of 65 projects and more than USD $41 billion / CAD $54.5 billion in North American assets under management. We are determined to deliver first-class infrastructure, build the right delivery solutions for the projects we work on and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces. Learn more about us and our projects by visiting www.plenaryamericas.com.

Why work for Plenary?

Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Our workplace culture is like no other and is our driving force to bring infrastructure to life.

The Opportunity

Are you a self-starter aiming for flawless execution of accounting practices? If so, this role may be for you! We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our Toronto team. In this role, you will work closely with numerous stakeholders to prepare financial statements and focus on financial reporting for complex Canadian and US projects. In addition, you will have significant learning opportunities to pursue your professional growth and learn about a unique industry.

Sounds challenging and exciting right? Check out the role and the attributes you need to be successful in the Senior Financial Accountant position:

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CFO, Finance Senior Management, and the Operations team.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS and other reporting obligations for Project companies.
• Reviewing and interpreting Project Agreements.
• Monitoring project cash flows, preparing monthly journal entries and reconciling Project results to Financial Model.
• Assisting in budget preparation, cash flow forecasting, treasury management and financial modelling.
• Monitoring and managing the accounting process to ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls. Completing account reconciliation and analyses.
• Preparing year end audit working papers, financial statements, and notes to the financial statements and coordinating annual audit of Project companies with external auditors.
• Responding and coordinating responses for financial queries from internal groups and external stakeholders. Liaising with key equity and business partners.
• Preparing periodic board reports and eventually presenting at board meetings.
• Preparing and filing sales tax returns and other regulatory reports and returns.
• Maintaining accounting policies, procedures and related documents.
• Coaching and mentoring Junior Financial Accountants.
• Supporting process implementation and streamlining to improve operating quality.
• Supporting management in other areas as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, specifically in an Accounting discipline.
• 5+ years of working experience in an Accounting role, with preferably 1-2 years in a Senior Financial Accountant capacity.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and software. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP is particularly an asset.
• Ability to interpret complex legal and financial agreements/documents.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically strong Excel modeling skills.
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset.
• Strong work ethic and high level of personal and professional integrity.

What We Offer

• Compensation salary (CAD $80-95k) with annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental and vision) and RRSP plan with employer contribution.
• A collaborative and collegial culture, with diverse work, autonomy, and opportunities to learn and grow.
• Long-term development opportunities and ability to be part of an exciting and growing industry.
• Social perks include monthly birthday celebrations, team events and an offsite.
• In this role specifically, exposure to real cross-border projects and end-to-end financial processes as well as an opportunity to learn from experienced finance leaders.

We disclose salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial/state pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges will be determined based on factors such as internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and skillset.

Vacancy Status: This posting relates to a current vacancy.

AI Disclosure: We use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support certain recruitment activities, including the review and assessment of applications. These tools assist our process but do not independently determine candidate suitability or make hiring decisions.

Thank you for your interest in Plenary. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Plenary is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, upon request.