Senior Accountant
Martello Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kanata • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$80,000 - CA$105,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead significant aspects of the full accounting cycle for assigned subsidiaries, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, including supporting schedules and documentation
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions in accordance with IFRS
- Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting packages for accuracy and completeness
- Own and manage complex balance sheet areas and related disclosures (e.g., long-term debt, foreign exchange, derivatives, and other technical areas as applicable)
- Assess and determine appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions and business activities under IFRS
- Support preparation of external financial statements, notes, MD&A, and management reporting
- Assist with public filing requirements and coordination with external auditors
- Review government tax filings and payroll reporting for accuracy and compliance
- Ensure adherence to Martello’s accounting policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Manage and maintain bi-weekly cash flow forecasting, including analysis of variances and key drivers
- Provide guidance and oversight to more junior accounting staff, as required
- Coordinate with external accountants and advisors, reviewing deliverables for quality and completeness
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and automation within accounting processes and systems
- Contribute to the enhancement of financial controls, documentation, and reporting frameworks
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a complex environment
- CPA designation completed or in progress
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS, including multi-entity consolidations and multiple functional currencies
- Demonstrated experience with complex accounting matters, reconciliations, and disclosures
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, perform variance analysis, and communicate clear conclusions
- Solid understanding of internal controls and audit processes; experience working with external auditors
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
- Experience mentoring or leading junior accounting staff
- Hands-on mindset with an interest in process improvement and automation
- Experience with NetSuite is a strong asset
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days per week in our Ottawa office)
- Employer-paid health benefits starting on day one
- Martello stock option grants
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and paid volunteer days
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
accounting cyclefinancial statementsIFRSjournal entriesbalance sheet reconciliationsbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisfinancial controlsprocess improvement
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunicationleadershipmentoringtime managementattention to detailproblem-solvingcollaborationoversightefficiency improvement
Certifications
CPA