Senior Accountant $53,700 - $89,400 per year, full-time permanent, generous benefits package
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join our team of accounting professionals supporting a wide variety of business and financial needs across the organization. As the successful candidate you will operate as a key financial resource to the Centre, responsible for the accurate and timely execution of core accounting operations and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will provide leadership within the accounting team and ensure the integrity of the organization’s financial systems and internal controls.
You will provide advice and guidance to managers across the organization on financial matters including budgeting, internal controls, systems integration, compliance requirements, and funder accountability. You will also play a critical role in payroll oversight, financial analysis, government reporting, internal financial statements, and continuous improvement of financial processes.
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
Support the month-end close process while ensuring timely and accurate completion of all reconciliations and journal entries
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate coding and financial data
Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to management
Support budget development and monitor performance against approved budgets
Provide oversight of key accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and related processes
Payroll & Compliance
Oversee complex payroll processing and ensure compliance with all legislative requirements




Audit & Internal Controls
Support annual year-end audit and act as a liaison for auditors on operational accounting matters
Maintain and monitor internal controls, identifying and addressing areas of risk
Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures
Identify opportunities and monitor adherence as it relates to policy compliance
Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and mentorship to accounting professionals and support teams
Systems & Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting capabilities
Lead cross-functional project teams, building organizational support for financial initiatives
As the successful candidate you will bring with you significant experience in complex financial reporting, grant funding, fund accounting, commodity tax matters, payroll processing and legislative requirements all with a passion and vision to optimize business processes and systems.
A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) complete or near completion (or equivalent experience)
Sound knowledge of advanced accounting principles, complex payroll, and fund accounting.
Experience supervising staff, including training, coaching and oversight of deliverables




Extensive experience with computerized accounting systems and complex spreadsheet & database applications
Experience leading project development and implementation teams and eliciting organizational support for cross-functional initiatives
Full-time permanent opportunity
Competitive salary starting at $53,700 to $89,400 per year
Annual performance and merit increase consideration
Versatile work arrangements
Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services
Pension plan following one year
Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution, on-site parking
Minimum 4 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service
Apply online at An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

📌 Senior Accounting Supervisor (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 Science North & Dynamic Earth
📍 Greater Sudbury