Senior Staff Accountant - The Glue (2 days inoffice)

Valor Search; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consumer goods company seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage full cycle accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close. This role offers visibility and autonomy, reporting directly to the Controller and CFO during a pivotal operational transition.

Benefits

Health, dental, LTD, and Employee Assistance Program

RRSP matching program

Annual company product and merchandise allotment ($1,000 value)

Monthly on-site product allowance

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of full-cycle accounting or public audit experience.
• Experience with ASPE and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Own account reconciliations across AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and innovation teams.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary : $75,000 to $90,000 + Benefits + Perks

Reports To : Controller & CFO

Business Objective : To support financial reporting and operational finance functions, alleviating a bottleneck on the finance team and enabling the Controller and CFO to focus on strategic priorities.

Why Open : Growth

3, 6, 12 Month Success :

• 3 months : Learn ERP, support monthly close, prepare journal entries / reconciliations.
• 6 months : Tighten close process (currently 2–3 weeks post-month-end), improve reporting accuracy.
• 12 months : Contribute to improving internal controls, reporting structure, and support budgeting

Top 3 Priorities :

• Speed up and improve accuracy of month-end close.
• Support financial reporting and ASPE-based compliance.
• Handle reconciliations and assist with budgeting / cross-functional projects.

The Opportunity

Our client is a growing consumer goods company with operations rooted in both creativity and scale. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Staff Accountant will play a hands-on role in the full cycle accounting process, financial reporting, and month-end close. With the Controller transitioning to parental leave and the CFO moving into more strategic finance responsibilities, this role will take ownership of key accounting functions to ensure reporting accuracy, close efficiency, and cross-functional alignment during a time of operational transition.

The successful candidate will join a lean, collaborative finance team and be relied upon for both routine and complex accounting responsibilities. This role offers visibility, autonomy, and the chance to step into a business-critical position at a pivotal time.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End and Year-End Close (40%)

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the transition from a 2–3 week close to a more efficient, timely process
• Assist in variance analysis, internal reporting packages, and audit support

Reconciliations and Financial Integrity (35%)

• Own account reconciliations across AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, and accruals
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain audit-ready records
• Work closely with operations and AP / AR to align accounting entries with underlying activity
• Assist in preparation of monthly and annual financial statements under ASPE
• Support the Controller and FP&A with internal reporting and financial packages
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to process documentation

Cross-Functional Support and Ad Hoc Projects (10%)

• Collaborate with sales, operations, and innovation teams to support budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting
• Participate in special projects including ERP improvements and financial process enhancements

Candidate Profile

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA designation (completed or in progress)
• 2 to 4 years of full-cycle accounting or public audit experience
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, multi-sheet reporting)
• Experience with ASPE and financial statement preparation

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in manufacturing, CPG, or start-up environments
• Exposure to inventory or cost accounting principles
• Familiarity with cloud-based ERP systems (ERP training will be provided)

Attributes for Success

• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset
• Clear communicator with the ability to work independently
• Reliable, resourceful, and deadline-oriented

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strategic timing : This hire comes as the finance team is being repositioned to support growth. The role is not backfilling a vacancy, but stepping in to enable real change.
• Impact : The role influences both reporting timelines and operational effectiveness across finance, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Visibility : Direct collaboration with the Controller, CFO, and FP&A lead ensures high exposure and accelerated learning.
• Stability with upside : While the company offers startup energy and agility, it also provides full benefits, RRSP matching, and consistent year-over-year growth.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary : $75,000 to $90,000, depending on experience
• Health, dental, LTD, and Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP matching program
• Annual company product and merchandise allotment ($1,000 value)
• Monthly on-site product allowance

Interview Process and Timeline

• First Interview : With the Controller and HR Lead
• Final Interview : With the CFO
• Hiring Deadline : Urgent need, targeting hire before mid-June

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