Role Overview
Summit Search Group is hiring a Senior Financial Accountant. This is a full-time role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Senior Financial Accountant
Step Into a Role With Real Influence!
Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented organization operating in the distribution and supply chain sector. Due to continued growth and internal evolution, they are seeking a high-caliber Senior Financial Accountant to play a key leadership role within the finance function. This is more than a reporting position. This role offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership, ownership of core accounting processes, and the opportunity to drive improvements that directly impact business performance. For the right individual, this position offers a path toward future leadership within finance.
What You’ll Own
- Lead the monthly close process and deliver accurate, decision-ready financial reporting
- Ensure balance sheet integrity, complex accruals, and inventory-related accounting accuracy
- Drive improvements in reporting efficiency, controls, and financial processes
- Partner with operations and sales leadership to provide actionable financial insight
- Support and influence the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
- Develop KPI dashboards and enhance visibility into margins, working capital, and profitability
- Ensure IFRS compliance and maintain a strong internal control environment
This role requires someone who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and contributing strategically.
Who You Are
- CPA designated with 5+ years of progressive experience
- Strong IFRS technical foundation with experience in inventory-driven environments
- Confident managing month-end close with minimal oversight
- ERP-savvy with strong Excel skills; Power BI experience is a significant asset
- Commercially minded — you understand margin, cost drivers, and operational impact
- Proactive, curious, and comfortable challenging assumptions
- Able to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Why Consider This Role?
This role offers exposure to senior leadership and cross functional decision-making. This is an opportunity to help shape and modernize the company’s financial processes.
Remuneration for this position will consists of a base salary up to $91,000, a performance bonus up to 20%, a comprehensive flexible benefits program in addition to RRSP matching program
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Financial Accountant position at Summit Search Group?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Summit Search Group. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Financial Accountant position at Summit Search Group located?
This position is based in CA. Summit Search Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Financial Accountant at Summit Search Group earn?
Summit Search Group has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Financial Accountant role at Summit Search Group posted?
This role was posted on April 9, 2026 (66 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Financial Accountant role at Summit Search Group require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Summit Search Group lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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