Senior Accountant / Comptable senior(e) – Montréal

Gillespie-Munro Inc. (GMI) is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Montréal team, reporting directly to the President.

This is a hands-on senior accounting and leadership role with responsibility for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, company analysis, forecasting, payroll, tax compliance, cash flow, internal controls, and process improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking for long-term growth, increased responsibility, and a clear path toward a Controller position.

About GMI

GMI is an international freight forwarding and logistics company with offices in Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, and the U.S., supported by a global network of agents.

We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow with the company.

? Montréal – In-office

? Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage full-cycle accounting and day-to-day accounting activities.
- Manage the general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Prepare financial statements and management reports.
- Conduct financial and company performance analysis and identify trends and variances.
- Prepare and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and projections.
- Provide management with financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
- Monitor cash flow and financial performance.
- Process and review payroll and government remittances.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and internal controls.
- Support year-end audits and external reviews.
- Review accounting work and provide guidance to junior staff.
- Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
- Work closely with management and other departments.




- Take on increasing financial and leadership responsibilities as you progress toward a Controller role.

Qualifications

- Strong full-cycle accounting experience.
- Solid knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Experience with month-end and year-end processes.
- Experience with financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Knowledge of payroll, tax compliance, and government remittances.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and ASPE.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Experience mentoring or reviewing junior accounting staff is an asset.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- QuickBooks and/or NetSuite experience is an asset.
- Experience in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, or a related industry is an asset.
- Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken, is required.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Fully paid benefits after 3 months.
- RSP matching after 12 months.
- Paid vacation and personal time.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Solid work-life balance.
- Long-term career growth.
- Clear path toward a Controller position.
- Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and leadership.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced full-cycle accountant with strong financial analysis and forecasting skills, looking for a senior opportunity with ownership, leadership, and room to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

? Send your resume to [email protected]

Gillespie-Munro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.

📌 Senior Accountant / Comptable senior(e) (Montreal)
🏢 Gillespie-Munro
📍 Montreal