Company Overview

Rapidly growing multi-location organization seeking an Accounting Analyst to support a dynamic finance team. The company has experienced significant expansion through both organic growth and acquisitions, resulting in a large national footprint. This position offers exposure to financial reporting, operational accounting, process improvement initiatives, acquisitions integration, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead insurance claims administration and coordinate communications with external insurance partners

- Review GST/QST filings and government correspondence, including tax installments and notices

- Oversee bank reconciliations prepared by the accounting team

- Participate in financial year-end and month-end close activities, including preparation of supporting workpapers

- Supervise and mentor a small team of accounting professionals, ensuring deadlines and performance expectations are met

- Ensure financial data is accurately captured, processed, and posted within the general ledger

- Review monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset activity

- Partner with business stakeholders to support monthly financial reporting and analysis

- Drive process improvement initiatives across accounting operations and financial systems

- Support the integration of newly acquired businesses into accounting processes and financial platforms

- Maintain general ledger structures and accounting periods within the ERP environment

- Review and validate data imports and system interfaces between operational and financial systems





- Assist with monthly management and shareholder reporting requirements

- Generate ad hoc financial analyses and management reports as requested

- Perform internal process reviews, procedural audits, and other special projects

- Develop expertise in the organization's financial systems and reporting tools

- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information across multiple business units

Qualifications

- CPA designation considered a strong asset

- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience

- Bilingual in French and English

- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

- Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to Great Plains is an asset

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Comfortable working with large volumes of financial data and integrated systems

- Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities

- Ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving business workplace

- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

- Self-motivated, accountable, and capable of working independently

- Retail, multi-site, distribution, or consumer-facing industry experience is considered an asset

Highlights

- Leadership responsibility with direct reports

- Exposure to acquisitions and business integrations

- Strong involvement in financial reporting and process optimization

- Opportunity to influence operational and system improvements

- Fast-growing, acquisitive organization with significant career growth potential

📌 Senior Accounting Analyst (Montreal)
🏢 Hays
📍 Montreal