Location: Canada, Hybrid with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication required
Background Check Requirement: Standard employment verification and background screening

About the Opportunity
Our client, a well established national organization within the retail and consumer services sector, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their corporate finance team. This is a high impact role that blends month end reporting with planning and business partnership, giving you visibility across multiple departments and leaders.

You will work closely with a small, collaborative team and senior finance leaders who value mentorship and development. With exposure to both operational finance and corporate governance, you will help deliver accurate reporting while influencing smarter business decisions across the organization.

What’s in it for You
You will join a people first culture that invests in growth, learning, and long term career progression. Expect hands on coaching, meaningful exposure to leadership, and the chance to move into broader finance roles over time. The team values balance, flexibility, and collaboration, with a hybrid schedule and a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead monthly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements and schedules

• You’ll analyze results, investigate variances, and provide clear commentary and insights to finance leaders

• You’ll partner with shared services, global teams, and corporate stakeholders to deliver forecasts, plans, and reporting requirements

• You’ll support budgeting and forecasting, and assist with various ad-hoc analysis and requests for special projects

• You’ll strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and governance standards

• You’ll contribute to process improvements and system modernization initiatives that enhance efficiency and data quality

Skills and Qualifications

• 2 to 4+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, CPA designation or actively pursuing

• Strong understanding of month end close, reconciliations, and internal controls

• Advanced Excel skills with experience in ERP systems, ideally Oracle or shared services environments

• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Proactive, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a fast paced, high accountability setting

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone curious, ambitious, and eager to grow. If you want a place where you’ll be coached, challenged, and given real exposure to the business, this team will help you build a strong foundation for your finance career.”

Why Partner with Altis
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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.