Chief Accountant

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next‑gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Volvo Group Canada Inc., is currently looking for a Chief Accountant to complete its existing team.

What You Will Do

The Chief Accountant is responsible for managing all accounting and financial compliance activities for assigned legal entities. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting by developing and implementing robust review and approval procedures across end‑to‑end accounting processes. The position provides accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to internal and external stakeholders while driving continuous improvement in accounting practices.

The Chief Accountant, in collaboration with the tax department, validates compliance with federal, state, provincial, local, and corporate regulations, policies, and laws. This includes timely closing of books in accordance with Volvo quality standards and accurate completion of all statutory and compliance reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations and deliver complete financial statements and reports for assigned legal entities in compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and Volvo Financial Policies and Procedures (FPP).
• Oversee accounting processes, including review and approval of all balance sheet accounts.
• Validate adherence to federal, state, provincial, local, and corporate requirements and escalates concerns with Tax team for resolution.
• Research and analyze accounting issues to assess impact on financial results.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to safeguard financial integrity.
• Develop and maintain internal control structures for accounting and compliance processes.
• Lead month‑end closing activities, consolidation system reporting, and audit preparation.
• Coordinate statutory and compliance reporting to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Facilitate mid‑year and annual external audits and ensure compliance with internal control objectives.
• Maintain accurate accounting records convertible to local GAAP for tax and legal purposes.
• Provide local management with timely, accurate, and actionable financial information for decision‑making.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned to support the FCA department.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent position.
• Competitive salary.
• Minimum of 5 weeks of vacation.
• Comprehensive group insurance paid 100 % by the company.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution of up to 7 %.
• Telemedicine program.
• Hybrid working mode.
• Unique work environment.
• Annual performance bonuses.

Who are you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required.
• 5–8 years of accounting and financial reporting experience; 1–3+ years in a management role.
• Proficiency in SAP financial systems, consolidation tools, and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate, and other automation tools.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English (mandatory).
• Strong communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of internal control procedures for accounting and financial compliance.
• Expertise in local GAAP and IFRS.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Ready for the next step?

Send us your CV to embauche.prevost@volvo.com.

To view the multiple career opportunities we offer, visit prevostjob.com.

Who We Are And What We Believe In

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Group Finance

Group Finance contributes to realizing the vision of the Volvo Group by developing and providing a wide range of expert services from financial planning to accounting, business controlling, M&A, financial reporting and investor relations. With Volvo Group Finance you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.