Senior Accountant (CPA Candidate) - Private Growth Company - Hybrid GTA

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent Work arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week) Location: Greater Toronto Area (Scarborough-area) Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience Professional development: CPA support available

Overview A fast-growing private company in the audio-visual and live events ecosystem is hiring a Senior Accountant (CPA Candidate) to own the full-cycle accounting function and serve as a strategic finance partner to leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in entrepreneurial environments ($10M-$20M+ revenue scale), operates with autonomy, and turns financial data into actionable business insights that improve revenue, profitability, cash flow, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting

• Own full-cycle accounting, including month-end and year-end close.
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Build and monitor financial and operational KPIs.
• Partner with leadership on pricing, margin analysis, revenue growth initiatives, and strategic decisions.

Working Capital, AR/AP, and Cash Flow

• Lead invoicing, collections, and aging management; improve DSO.
• Manage AP and optimize vendor payment schedules.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and liquidity plans.
• Recommend strategies to strengthen cash flow and working capital.

Profitability and Business Improvement

• Analyze revenue, gross margins, project profitability, and operating performance.
• Evaluate project, customer, and departmental results to identify opportunities.
• Deliver recommendations that drive revenue growth, margin expansion, cost control, and process efficiency.
• Continuously improve reporting, systems, and internal processes.
• Support strategic planning and growth initiatives.

Tax, Grants, and Compliance

• Research and leverage grants, tax credits, wage subsidies, and government funding programs (e.g., SR&ED where applicable).
• Prepare applications and manage reporting requirements.
• Stay current on Canadian tax legislation and incentive programs.

Year-End and Regulatory

• Lead year-end preparation, working papers, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Serve as primary contact with external accountants/auditors.
• Manage CRA correspondence, HST filings, payroll remittances, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Operate with an ownership mindset and minimal supervision.
• Build strong relationships with internal leaders, clients, vendors, and external partners.
• Represent the company professionally at industry events as needed.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 3 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• CPA Candidate (or actively pursuing CPA).
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards.
• Hands-on experience with AR, AP, payroll, month-end, year-end, financial reporting, and cash flow.
• Demonstrated financial and operational analysis skills with business impact.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred

• Experience in a private company at approximately $10M-$20M+ in annual revenue.
• Exposure to entertainment, live events, production, media, AV, or technology integration (or adjacent project-based industries).
• Direct experience with external accountants/auditors, CRA, and tax advisors.
• Experience identifying and managing grants, SR&ED, tax credits, wage subsidies, and other funding programs.
• Background in entrepreneurial or founder-led environments.
• Track record of measurable outcomes (e.g., revenue growth, margin improvement, cost savings, cash flow improvements, faster close timelines, KPI development, successful grant/tax credit initiatives).

Who Thrives Here

• Self-starters with a founder mindset and high ownership.
• Strategic doers who move from analysis to action.
• Exceptionally organized professionals who sweat the details.
• Curious problem-solvers focused on revenue, profitability, efficiency, and cash flow.
• Business partners who influence decisions with clear financial and operational insights.
• Candidates seeking long-term growth in a scaling organization.

What's Offered

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and impact.
• Hybrid work model.
• CPA professional development support.
• Direct exposure to ownership and strategic decision-making.
• Opportunity to shape financial and operational direction in a growing company.
• Clear career growth in a rapidly expanding environment.

How to Apply

• Submit your resume highlighting measurable achievements (e.g., revenue/margin improvements, cash flow gains, process automation, KPI frameworks, grants/tax credit wins, close timeline reductions).
• Include a brief note on relevant industry or project-based accounting experience and examples of partnering with leadership to drive outcomes.

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