This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations, with a primary focus on employee expense management, departmental budget oversight, cross-border accounting compliance, and the day-to-day supervision and mentorship of junior accounting staff. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong technical skills, cross-border regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Expense Review & Management

- Review, audit, and approve employee expense reports in accordance with company policy for all US and Canadian staff
- Identify irregularities, policy violations, and misclassifications; follow up with employees and managers to resolve discrepancies
- Maintain and update the employee expense policy in alignment with IRS regulations (US) and CRA guidelines (Canada)
- Analyze expense trends and present findings to management with recommendations for cost controls

Departmental Budget Review & Analysis
- Collaborate with department heads to develop, monitor, and analyze annual operating budgets across all business units
- Prepare monthly and quarterly budget-vs-actual variance reports with written commentary for leadership review
- Provide financial guidance to non-finance managers to support informed spending decisions
- Identify and flag budget overruns early, recommending corrective actions as appropriate
- Assist in the development of forecasts and multi-year financial plans in coordination with the Controller

Supervision & Mentorship of Junior Accountant(s)
- Provide day-to-day direction, review, and quality control for work completed by junior accounting staff
- Assign tasks, set priorities,



and manage workload distribution to ensure departmental deadlines are met
- Train and develop junior staff on accounting processes, system usage, and professional best practices
- Conduct informal performance check-ins and provide constructive feedback on an ongoing basis
- Escalate performance concerns to the Controller or HR as warranted

General Corporate Accounting
- Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, deferrals, and intercompany transactions
- Perform monthly and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and trial balance reviews
- Support external audit processes by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor queries
- Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP (US) and ASPE/IFRS (Canada)
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and ensure appropriate depreciation methods are applied per jurisdiction

Cross-Border & Compliance Responsibilities
- Ensure financial transactions comply with applicable US and Canadian tax laws, including HST/GST, PST, and sales tax requirements
- Maintain currency and awareness of changes in accounting standards and tax regulations in both countries
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel as required for cross-border transactions

Systems & Process Improvement




- Maintain and optimize the use of accounting software (Microsoft Business Central Dynamics ERP)
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve internal controls, and reduce manual processes
- Participate in system implementations or upgrades as a key Finance team stakeholder
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for core accounting functions

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
- CPA designation or in the process

Experience
- Minimum 3-4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment
- Prior experience with multi-currency, cross-border (Canada/US) accounting operations is highly desirable
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior accounting staff is an asset

Technical Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software (major Accounting ERP)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
- Working knowledge of Canadian (ASPE/IFRS) and US (GAAP) accounting standards
- Familiarity with expense management platforms (e.g., Concur, Expensify, Ramp)

Core Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
- High degree of professional integrity and confidentiality
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support across functional areas
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

📌 Senior Accountant (Toronto)
🏢 MPA Recruitment
📍 Toronto