Senior Financial Accountant • • •Comptable Sénior, Accounting

IPEX by Aliaxis; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of advanced plastic piping systems is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage their financial operations in Montreal. This individual will guide new accountants, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The opportunity also allows for mentorship within a diverse and professional environment with a commitment to employee growth.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related experience required.
• Experience in a global setting preferred.
• Bilingual (English and French) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for IFRS 16 and financial reporting.
• Mentorship and training for new accountants.
• Monthly analysis of accounts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Presentation

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation (completed or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Senior Financial Accountant. This role is based in our Montreal office in Verdun (IDS).

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Job Summary

Are you a proactive and collaborative finance professional ready to take the lead? We’re looking for a motivated Senior Financial Accountant to be the trusted right hand to the Manager, Financial Accounting. In this key role, you’ll guide and train new accountants, while driving the financial management and control of the IPEX Group’s general ledgers. You’ll take ownership of financial reporting, maintain accurate records, and lead the forecasting and budgeting process for select accounts—bringing your expertise to where it matters most.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for IFRS 16 – Proper accounting, budgeting, and forecasting of long-term leases.
• Responsible for updating provisions and coordinating with different team members on the explanations of variances.
• Review balance sheet analysis and provide improvements to enhance the insights provided by this analysis.
• Performs monthly analysis of various accounts such as legal, audit and various tax accounts.
• Provides mentorship, training, and administrative support to the finance team, including onboarding new members and assisting the Manager with team coordination.
• Identify and recommend solutions to potential risk areas that could impact the integrity and timeliness of financial information.
• Assist with SAP process optimization, data integrity, and end-user training to enhance operational efficiency
• Participates and ensures compliance in the annual inventory count, which generally takes place at a remote location.
• Assist in integrating new acquisitions into our accounting books
• Assists with other special projects and other complex accounting requirements that may arise.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or a similar discipline
• CPA designation (completed or in progress) is required
• 5–7 years of related experience
• Experience working within a global setting
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive, self-motivated, and a strong leader
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment
• Bilingual (English and French) is preferred

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [emailprotected]

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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