Forensic accountant Jobs in Waterloo, ON

Our client, a rapidly growing tech company, is seeking a driven and adaptable Senior Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent CPA or someone in the final stages of the program with 3 plus years of Accounting experience. If you're a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces change, and is ready to make a significant impact on processes and systems, this opportunity is for you.

This role offers significant growth potential within a company that is leading the way in their industry. You'll take ownership of key accounting functions, tackle complex challenges, and play a crucial role in transitioning to new systems and improving manual processes. You'll work closely with the Assistant Controller, FP&A, sales. engineering and HR, contributing to a collaborative and expanding team.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus component
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) options
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• 4 weeks vacation for new hires
• Opportunity for career growth in a rapidly expanding company

Responsibilities:

• Oversee complex inventory accounting, deferred revenue, and cost allocation methods.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis during month-end close.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE.
• Liaise with external auditors, providing necessary documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, systems, and controls, with a focus on transitioning from QuickBooks to NetSuite.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, development, FP&A, and HR.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing it.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with experience in complex inventory accounting (especially untraditional service-based models) and deferred revenue.
• Adaptability and a willingness to embrace change in a rapidly growing company.
• Proficiency in AI for productive use and efficiency is expected.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus but not required
• A mix of public accounting firm and industry experience is ideal.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

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