Senior Accountant –  Asset Management 

Location: Downtown Toronto 
Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend or Go Permanent)
Work Style: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote

Summary:

We are grateful to partner within the broader public sector to join a dynamic and evolving financial services team in the heart of Toronto! We’re seeking a versatile, detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a substantial investment accounting and loan management background to help us build a brand-new asset management function.

Skills:

• Lead full-cycle accounting support for investment and loan management operations.
• Handle month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Extract and interpret complex data from legal loan agreements and financial contracts.
• Support the setup of an asset management function – build from scratch with expert input.
• Ensure timely communications, compliance, and follow-through on key financial deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report directly to the Head of FP&A.

Qualification: 

• 5+ years of accounting experience within investment, asset management, or loan financing.
• CPA designation is a strong asset (or equivalent experience in investment accounting).
• Solid understanding of loan structures, guarantees, and governance terms.
• Prior experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency required).
• Ability to read and understand contracts, audit statements, and financial agreements.
• Self-starter mindset — you’re comfortable without pre-set processes and can offer fresh insights.

 

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.