Location: Ottawa, On-site, 7:30am-4:30pm/8am-5pm

Language: Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Duration: Permanent

Background Check Requirement: Required prior to start

 

About the Opportunity

Join a long-standing, family-owned business in the Ottawa area that has been a trusted name in the industry for several decades. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role supporting the Controller across a diverse portfolio of eight companies, from retail and real estate to custom homes and specialty solutions. You’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented finance group, ensuring financial integrity and providing insights that directly impact decision-making across multiple businesses.

In this role, you’ll be exposed to full-cycle accounting responsibilities, from journal entries to variance analysis, and work alongside experienced finance professionals in a hands-on environment. This is not just about processing numbers; it’s about understanding the story behind them, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to a culture where every team member’s contribution is valued.

 

What’s In It for You

Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace where stability, growth, and work-life balance are prioritized. You’ll benefit from competitive compensation, fantastic group benefits including vision and orthodontics coverage, and opportunities for professional growth across multiple industries. Experience a workplace that values collaboration, celebrates achievements, and offers fun events.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll maintain accurate financial records, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements for multiple companies.
• In this role, you’ll oversee bank reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, and balance sheet analyses.
• You’ll support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, providing insights that inform business decisions.
• You’ll collaborate with AP, AR, and other departments to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
• You’ll mentor and guide junior team members, helping them grow their skills and confidence.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in retail or multi-company environments.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable creating financial statements from trial balances, not just system outputs.
• Hands-on experience with inventory and fixed assets management, including depreciation schedules.
• Strong analytical skills, able to perform variance analysis and tell the story behind the numbers.
• Excellent communication and mentorship abilities, with a professional and approachable demeanor.
• Experience with Sage 300 is an asset, but training can be provided.

 

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who can dive in, take ownership of the numbers, and work collaboratively with our team. You’ll be valued for your expertise and your ability to help develop others, all while contributing to a company that cares about its people.”

 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.