Horizon Recruitment is partnering with a publicly traded fintech company operating in the wealth management space to recruit a Senior Accountant. This chance is ideal for a CPA with Big 4 public practice or public company accounting experience looking to broaden their technical expertise and take on greater ownership.

Working within a lean finance team, you'll gain exposure to fund accounting, IFRS reporting, financial instruments, consolidations, treasury-related accounting, and external audits. You'll play a key role in maintaining high-quality financial reporting, supporting business operations, and driving process improvements across the finance function.

Responsibilities

- Assist with key monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting working papers.
- IFRS reporting support and contribute to internal and external financial reporting packages.
- Investigate account variances, resolve discrepancies, and address reconciling items to maintain accurate financial records.
- Support consolidations across multiple entities and investment structures.
- Perform accounting activities related to investments, financial instruments, loans, leases, accruals, and treasury operations.
- Manage fund accounting reconciliations and reporting processes for the asset management entity.
- Prepare audit schedules and coordinate requests with external auditors across corporate and fund audits.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready working papers throughout the year.




- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial records accurately reflect business activity.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting workflows, reconciliations, and reporting procedures.
- Contribute to finance transformation initiatives involving NetSuite, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.
- Take ownership of increasingly complex accounting matters and build the skills needed for future leadership.

Requirements

- CPA designation or in the final stages of completing the CPA program.
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
- External audit experience, including preparing audit support and coordinating with external auditors.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP and accounting systems.
- Ability to investigate accounting issues, identify root causes, and resolve problems independently.
- Experience with financial instruments, fund accounting, investment structures, or consolidations is an asset.
- NetSuite experience is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accurate reporting.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and taking ownership of deliverables.

Remuneration

- Base salary of $85,000-$95,000 CAD.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Equity participation in a publicly traded company.
- Hybrid - Remote work within Canada

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.

📌 Senior Accountant (Vancouver)
🏢 Horizon Recruitment
📍 Vancouver