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 setting - 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 - 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 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