Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst - Join Our Successful Team!

Company: Part Time CFO Services

About Us:

Part-Time CFO Services is a financial consulting firm specializing in delivering expert financial services to businesses across diverse industries. Through strong client partnerships, we drive financial health, operational excellence, and strategic growth.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly capable Senior Accountant (internally titled Senior Financial Analyst) to join our team. This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a client-facing environment, enjoys ownership of complex reporting and forecasting responsibilities, and brings both analytical rigor and business insight to every engagement.

If you are a CPA (or working toward one) who enjoys shaping financial strategy while maintaining strong technical accounting foundations, we invite you to join us.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead weekly and monthly financial reporting engagements for clients, ensuring accuracy and providing meaningful financial insights.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements and executive-level financial commentary.
• Drive forecasting activities, including identifying and explaining complex variances to budget.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics to guide strategic decision-making.
• Create advanced financial and operational reports that support executive leadership.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with preparation of annual budgets, independently developing assigned sections.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of actuals to budget and forecast.
• Support capital evaluation and capital spend forecasting initiatives.

Accounting & Compliance

• Research and apply appropriate accounting treatments for transactions.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions, including vendor invoices, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Oversee and support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and source deductions.
• Prepare and remit HST and payroll-related filings.
• Participate in process reviews and internal control improvements.

Client Engagement

• Lead client engagements independently with professionalism and accountability.
• Develop a strong understanding of client operations and financial objectives.
• Build long-term, strategic partnerships with clients.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support client decision-making.
• Utilize strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with software providers to enhance financial and operational reporting systems.
• Identify and lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in systems implementation and optimization initiatives.

Leadership

• May oversee junior staff or interns.
• Model professionalism, accountability, and high-performance standards within the team.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation
• 5+ years of experience in the preparation and analysis of financial statements
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of A/R, A/P, and G/L, including reconciliations
• Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate at all organizational levels

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
• Company events and team-building activities.
• Starting Salary: $70,000-$90,000

*Please note that all employees of Part-Time CFO Services must have access to reliable transportation and possess a full Ontario driver's license to commute to clients not accessible by public transportation. The health and safety of our team members and clients is our priority. Therefore, new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their first day of employment. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Part-Time CFO Services is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of all persons in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario’s Human Rights Code. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. As such,

Part-Time CFO Services will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the recruitment process. For any accommodation requests, please email .

Part-Time CFO Services is dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity and diversity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of protected groups, which include but are not limited to women, Indigenous persons, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities Part-Time CFO Services is committed to ensuring that its hiring process is fair and equitable for all persons.