Well-established and reputable Vancouver-based company. Fast-paced, high change, and entrepreneurial work environment, with a down-to-earth and values-based corporate culture. Downtown Vancouver. Hybrid Schedule: 3 days/week in office.
Who- the Company:
Our client is a successful and reputable mid-size privately-held Canadian organization that was founded over 20 years ago. They have been recognized in the past for being a top employer. In addition to their business achievements, the organization promotes a culture of collaboration and employees are encouraged to contribute positively to the communities they live and work in through volunteering and philanthropy. Very values-based organization.
What- the Role:
Swim Recruiting is seeking a new Senior Accountant for this successful Vancouver headquartered organization. The new Sr Acct will report directly into the Corporate Controller (a Big 4 CPA) and will work on an accounting & finance team of ~30 people currently including: accounting, financial reporting, AP, AR, FP&A, treasury, etc. The Senior Accountants review and oversee the work of the Intermediate Accountants on the corporate accounting team. The responsibilities for the Senior Accountant are diverse, and include financial reporting, month/quarter/year-end close, reviewing and posting journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, variance analysis, overseeing bank reconciliations, tax remittances, etc. The Senior Accountant will also contribute directly to ongoing process improvements and projects on the accounting team- identifying areas for new efficiencies and better automation. The team uses a mid-tier ERP and plenty of Excel. The Senior Accountant will contribute positively to a healthy, engaged, and solutions-oriented corporate culture. SWIM will provide interested/qualified candidates with a full job description.
Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking accountants with at least 4 years of progressive and relevant accounting work experience, ideally with training in a multi-national public practice accounting firm. Candidates must be designated- either Canadian CPA or International equivalent- or on track to achieve designation soon. Qualified candidates for this role will be analytical and detail-oriented, as well as business savvy and able to see the big picture. Experience with a growing and complex mid-size private organization is preferred, as is hands-on experience using an ERP and reporting under ASPE. Experience with complex multi-entity companies with internal controls is highly preferred, as is experience with workflow documentation within the accounting function.
This is a great role for folks who thrive in a fast-paced, high-change, and entrepreneurial work environment! We are looking for people who are friendly, humble yet confident, adaptable, resilient, and who can have fun with their team while working hard.
Where:
Downtown Vancouver. Hybrid work schedule. More presence required in the HQ in the first months on the job while establishing relationships and getting to know the company. Longer term, the Senior Accountant can choose to work from home up to 2 days a week. The company has a beautiful corporate office that encourages open communication.
How Much:
Annual base salary commensurate with relevant work experience, education, and qualifications (including if/when accounting designation was achieved), likely in the range of $84,000 to $90,000, perhaps with some upwards wiggle room. The total compensation includes an employer RRSP match, a performance-based bonus, paid health & wellness days, PD support, health & dental benefits, an annual healthcare spending account, and some great industry-based perks.
When & How to Apply:
This search is moving very quickly, and SWIM is presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring Controller for review. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems, but PDF is also fine). Thank you!