Sr. Accountant (Montreal)

Sr. Accountant (Montreal)

07 Sep
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Alimentiv
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Montreal

07 Sep

Alimentiv

Montreal

Alimentiv is a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a clear and focused strategy: advancing therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. For more than 30 years, this specialization has enabled strong scientific credibility, operational discipline, and consistent delivery - supporting over 70% of investigational IBD compounds.We are a privately held, profit-with-purpose organization, committed to responsible growth and the disciplined reinvestment of capital into innovation, systems, and our people. With approximately 700 employees across multiple countries and three established service lines, we offer both the scale of a global organization and the agility of a focused specialist.For accounting and finance professionals, Alimentiv offers the opportunity to contribute to a business where financial stewardship, transparency, and performance directly support long-term value creation. Our finance teams are critical partners in guiding sustainable growth, strengthening operational effectiveness, and ensuring that our investments continue to drive both business performance and meaningful clinical impact.If you're looking to apply your expertise in an environment that values precision, accountability, and purpose—we'd welcome the conversation.THE OPPORTUNITYYou'll be responsible for overseeing financial activities, maintaining accurate and timely financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and industry best practices. The role will require competency in financial reporting, strategy and governance, management accounting, internal controls, finance, and tax. Supports the Sr. Manager, Accounting in day-to-day activities and projects, and provides guidance to the Accounting team and others.Specifically, we are targeting accounting professionals who have owned end to end processes including month‐end, reconciliations, variance analysis, etc., as well as those with experience in multi‐national organizations. Exposure to tax reporting is also highly desirable.ABOUT ALIMENTIVAlimentiv is a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a clear and focused strategy: advancing therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. For more than 30 years, this specialization has enabled strong scientific credibility, operational discipline, and consistent delivery - supporting over 70% of investigational IBD compounds.We are a privately held, profit-with-purpose organization, committed to responsible growth and the disciplined reinvestment of capital into innovation, systems, and our people.



With approximately 700 employees across multiple countries and three established service lines, we offer both the scale of a global organization and the agility of a focused specialist.For accounting and finance professionals, Alimentiv offers the prospect to contribute to a business where financial stewardship, transparency, and performance directly support long‐term value creation. Our finance teams are critical partners in guiding sustainable growth, strengthening operational effectiveness, and ensuring that our investments continue to drive both business performance and meaningful clinical impact.If you're looking to apply your expertise in an environment that values precision, accountability, and purpose—we'd welcome the conversation.THE OPPORTUNITYYou'll be responsible for overseeing financial activities, maintaining accurate and timely financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and industry best practices. The role will require competency in financial reporting, strategy and governance, management accounting, internal controls, finance, and tax. Supports the Sr. Manager, Accounting in day-to-day activities and projects, and provides guidance to the Accounting team and others.Specifically, we are targeting accounting professionals who have owned end to end processes including month‐end, reconciliations, variance analysis, etc., as well as those with experience in multi‐national organizations. Exposure to tax reporting is also highly desirable.Financial Reporting & Analysis (30%)Preparation and/or review of general journal entries for all companiesPreparation and review of all management level reporting (product line/executive/departmental) including detailed and appropriate analysis of variances (mainly expenses) where requiredEvaluate and implement appropriate accounting policies and procedures to meet financial reporting needsAccount Reconciliation (25%)Prepare and update account reconciliation files on a pre-determined schedule to ensure the accuracy of financial records and prepare appropriate level balance sheet analysisIdentify and resolve discrepancies in financial statementsCommunicate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure any outstanding balances are cleared appropriatelyPayroll & Taxation (15%)Preparation of accurate and timely entries relating to payroll transactionsCoordinate with tax professionals to prepare and file tax returns by providing data and responses in a timely mannerAssess tax requirements for all entities to ensure best practices are implemented and entities are compliant with regulations and guidelinesInternal Controls/Process Improvements/Projects (15%)Document and where necessary develop and maintain departmental processes and procedures to ensure up-to-date detailed work instructionsIdentify operational risks and implement internal controls to minimize risk that aligns with organization's strategy, mission, vision, and valuesWorking with the Sr. Manager, Accounting, identify and prioritize projects, develop a workplan and monitor through completionTeam Collaboration (15%)Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial support and guidanceCollaborate with other accounting and finance professionals to maintain consistency and best practicesSupport various special projects from creation to implementation including software implementation and product line analytical and accounting support where requiredQualificationsMinimum of a Bachelor's Degree (Accounting or Finance specialization preferred) and 4-6 years of progressive Accounting experienceAccounting or finance specialty preferred, and CPA designation preferredGlobal accounting and tax experience preferredExtensive knowledge of GAAP and ASPEExperience with tax authoritiesBusiness AcumenCommunication skillsProject ManagementChange ManagementTechnical familiarity and experience with ERP systems and other accounting systems that integrate into ERP systemsTechnical skills: proficiency in Excel, ability to use Excel tools/other systems to generate reports that meet reporting needsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creativelyProven ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to question the status quo and propose innovative alternativesExcellent analytical skills to evaluate processes and identify inefficienciesA proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and achieving tangible resultsAccommodations and BonusesAccommodations for applicants with disabilities are available throughout the recruitment and selection lifecycle upon request to [email protected]+ bonus

📌 Sr. Accountant (Montreal)
🏢 Alimentiv
📍 Montreal

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