Finance - Senior Accountant

We are seeking a highly analytical, process driven Senior Accountant to join our finance team, reporting to the Controller. The role is responsible for delivering an accurate P&L and Balance Sheet in a high-volume, multi-channel environment and requires close partnership with FP&A, IT, inventory and cross-functional teams. To succeed in this role, you need to have strong accounting fundamentals, systems fluency, and the passion to support ongoing business transformation in a fast-paced retail and e-commerce organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in accounting fundamentals, systems, automations and integrations (POS, Microsoft Dynamics and e-commerce platforms), process improvements, and data management.

Key Responsibilities:

Month End Close: Lead month-end close for a high-volume retail and e-commerce business, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.
Daily Accounting Operations: Support the Controller with day-to-day accounting, Accounts Payable and cash management, including streamlining A/P workflows such as Rogers and sub-agent processes.
Cash Flow, Budgeting and Forecasting: Contribute to cash flow projections, budgeting and ongoing forecasting activities.
General Ledger Management: Maintain the General Ledger and chart of account structure to ensure accuracy and consistency and proper mapping across all cost centers.
Internal Controls and GAAP: Document processes, support policy design, manage the month-end close schedule and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control standards.
Process Improvements: Identify and implement automation opportunities and efficiency improvements, across accounting workflows.
Process Mapping: Document end-to-end workflows, standardize procedures, and support scalable operational practices.
Systems and Integration: Participate in system integration activities and drive enhancements across Microsoft Dynamics, POS and e-commerce platforms.
Ad-hoc Activities: Provide analytical support, and on-demand reporting for business leaders, including insights into performance and operational drivers.

Requirements:

Highly analytical, self starter and process driven with exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Positive and proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong sense of ownership and accountability in delivering accurate and timely financial results

Minimum 5 years of Canadian experience in month end close and financial reporting within a retail or e-commerce environment, including inventory accounting, management reporting and audit