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Senior Accountant

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

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Senior Accountant

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
Salary: From 100000 to 130000 per Year
 
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Near Casselman, Ontario

We are partnering with a well-established, Canadian-owned organization experiencing strong growth to hire a Senior Accountant. This is a unique opportunity that combines accounting, tax compliance, and financial planning, while working alongside the CFO.

The Senior Accountant will be a "management-trainee" and a trusted partner to leadership, taking ownership of critical finance responsibilities, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage accounting and tax activities for the business and its investments.
  • Lead estate and tax planning activities with discretion and professionalism.
  • Assist in preparing investment and cash flow summaries.
  • Shadow finance operations across business divisions.
  • Contribute to debt negotiation discussions and financial decision-making.
  • Collaborate on financial reports, planning, and projections for both corporate and personal matters.
Qualifications
  • CPA designation required (international CPAs accepted)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting and tax
  • Experience within an accounting firm or a family office
  • Solid understanding of corporate and personal tax
  • Strong technical and systems skills, with advanced Excel proficiency
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills with confidence to engage across all levels, from new hires to executives and founders
  • Inquisitive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn all facets of the business


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.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

militaryfamilies@altis.com

 

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.