Senior Accountant (Finance) - Hybrid

Position Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong internal controls. The position is actively involved in month‑end and year‑end close activities, preparation of financial statements, and compliance with accounting standards. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Senior Accountant contributes to audit and tax processes, insurance renewal, and continuous improvement in accounting processes and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations to support month‑end and year‑end close.
• Assist in the preparation of year‑end financial statements, including note disclosures.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing working papers and collaborating with external auditors.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for corporate tax filings.
• Assist with the annual insurance renewal process by preparing required documents and engaging stakeholders across the company.
• Monitor Canadian accounting standards to assess and document accounting implications of key transactions and new initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and company policy.
• Collaborate with other business areas to identify and implement improvements in accounting processes.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects and initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• At least 4 years of accounting, audit, and taxation experience in a progressive role.
• Prior experience in a public accounting firm required.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, internal controls, and corporate tax.
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems is an asset.

Compensation

The base salary for this role ranges from $84,000 to $105,000 per year. Placement within this range depends on a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and alignment with role requirements. Candidates who meet the role’s requirements are expected to be near the midpoint of the range; the upper end is reserved for those with specialized expertise or a strong track record of success in comparable roles. This role may also be eligible for The Globe’s Annual Incentive Plan, based on a combination of company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members.
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work‑life balance.
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements.
• Parental leave top‑up.
• Competitive health and dental benefits.
• Defined Benefit pension plan.
• Annual wellness subsidy.
• On‑site chiropractor and registered massage therapist.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products.
• Education assistance for external training courses.

Supporting Your Growth

• Commitment to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, enabling everyone to reach full potential.
• Lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• Mentorship and collaborative peer‑to‑peer learning with formal and informal programs encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Support for continuing education and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio‑economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work. The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

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