Robert Half is partnering with a growing, entrepreneurial Ontario-based business to hire a Senior Accountant. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will step into a highly visible role with broad exposure across accounting, finance, operations, and business strategy.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys going beyond the debits and credits – working closely with leadership, driving process improvements, and helping shape the future direction of the finance function.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead month-end and year-end close activities
- Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow reporting, budgets, and forecasts
- Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to support business decisions
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and payroll oversight
- Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-term financial planning
- Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Develop and strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes
- Drive process improvement and digital transformation initiatives across the finance function
- Partner with senior leadership on strategic projects, business planning, and operational decision-making
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting team members
What We're Looking For
- CPA designation (or near completion) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within a small to mid-sized organization
- Strong experience preparing financial statements and managing the full accounting cycle
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Advanced QuickBooks Online experience required
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- Salesforce reporting experience is considered an asset
Why This Opportunity?
- Visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership
- Opportunity to influence business decisions and strategy
- Hands-on involvement in process improvement and modernization initiatives
- Stable, established organization with a strong reputation in its industry
- Broad scope of responsibilities with room for growth and advancement
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