Senior Staff Accountant / Controller

Cohen's Home Furnishings; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant / Controller to join their leadership team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide strategic oversight in Accounting, Payroll, and Financial Reporting. You will lead the preparation of financial reports, manage P&L reporting, and collaborate with external auditors. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of ASPE and GAAP standards, along with advanced Excel skills. Join a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and offers career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about accounting and ready to make a significant impact, this position is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Team recognition programs

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in senior accounting or financial management roles.
• Knowledge of ASPE and GAAP standards is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills for report-building and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and presentation of financial reports.
• Manage P&L and bank margin reporting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and perform cash flow analysis.

Skills

ASPE knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with ERP systems

Corporate tax knowledge

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting

Minimum 5 years in senior accounting role

CPA designation (considered an asset)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join the Team at Cohen’s – Newfoundland’s Leading Independent Furniture Retailer

Cohen’s proudly offers a wide selection of quality furniture, bedding, appliances, electronics, and home accessories. With 13 retail locations and two distribution centres across Newfoundland and Labrador, we’ve been helping customers create their dream homes—on a budget they can live with—for over 100 years. As a family-owned and operated business with 75+ dedicated employees, we provide excellent customer service and superior products.

Why Work With Us?

At Cohen’s, we believe that people are the foundation of our success. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid time off and various leaves
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Team recognition programs
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Now Hiring: Senior Staff Accountant / Controller

Location: Corporate Office, Mount Pearl, NL

Type: Full-Time | Immediate Opening

We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Accountant / Controller to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the President, this role provides strategic oversight and hands-on leadership in Accounting, Payroll, and Financial Reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate financial reports
• Oversee profit and loss (P&L) and bank margin reporting
• Manage monthly and annual Statistics Canada reporting
• Complete detailed account reconciliations (e.g., bank, intercompany, accruals, prepaids, credit card accounts)
• Provide oversight and guidance to the payroll function
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, and perform cash flow analysis
• Collaborate with external auditors on year-end review engagements
• Drive accounting projects and initiatives that support business goals

What You Bring:

• In-depth knowledge of ASPE and GAAP standards
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with a strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in multi-divisional and multi-location operations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Advanced Excel skills (including report-building and analysis)
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Corporate tax knowledge (considered an asset)

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma or university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior accounting or financial management role
• Experience leading and mentoring accounting teams
• Familiarity with external audit and review processes
• CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA) is an asset, but not required
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Cohen’s is committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and talents. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

To Apply:

Email your resume to [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.