Senior Accountant

THE ROLE

STRIVE Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a successful and rapidly growing organisation to recruit a Senior Accountant. Backed by private equity and expanding through acquisitions across North America, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team during a period of significant growth and transformation.

Reporting to the Controller and working closely with senior leadership, this role offers far more than traditional month-end responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, operational analysis, process improvements, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on and analytical accounting professional who enjoys digging into the numbers, identifying trends, and providing meaningful insights that help drive business performance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is actively evolving and investing in its future. As a newly created position, you'll have the chance to help shape the role while gaining exposure to a broad range of responsibilities across accounting, operations, and business analysis.

You'll work closely with an experienced leadership team, contribute to initiatives that support continued growth and acquisition activity, and play an integral role in enhancing financial visibility across the organisation. The position offers long-term growth potential, with exposure expanding across multiple regions and business units over time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and working papers
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and reporting packages
• Assist with external audit requirements and year-end deliverables
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information and internal controls

Analysis & Business Support

• Perform variance analysis and investigate trends impacting business performance
• Analyse costs, revenues, and operational data to identify opportunities and provide actionable recommendations
• Support leadership with financial insights that assist in strategic and operational decision-making
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business drivers and improve financial visibility

Operational Accounting & Continuous Improvement

• Support operational accounting activities, including areas such as job costing and equipment-related analysis
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across the finance function
• Assist with systems enhancements and process improvement initiatives
• Contribute to ERP-related projects and organisational change initiatives

Growth & Strategic Initiatives

• Support acquisition integration activities and evolving reporting requirements
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses as required
• Adapt to changing priorities within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Take ownership of initiatives and proactively identify solutions to challenges

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a Senior Accountant capacity
• Experience within construction, heavy equipment, industrial, manufacturing, transportation, or similarly operational environments is highly preferred
• CPA designation is considered an asset but is not required
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, financial reporting, and general accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work with large datasets and perform meaningful analysis
• Experience with ERP systems; exposure to Dynamics NAV, Vista, or system implementations would be advantageous
• Naturally curious with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to partner with stakeholders across the organisation
• A hands-on approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves in a collaborative team environment

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary of $90,000, plus a 10% annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employer matching retirement savings program
• Paid sick days
• Free onsite parking
• Exposure to a growing North American organisation during an exciting period of transformation
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions
• Long-term growth and career development potential within a stable and expanding business

If you are an analytical and hands-on Senior Accountant looking for an opportunity to make an impact beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

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