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)

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

Strong 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 skilled 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

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📌 Senior Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 MPA Recruitment
📍 Ontario