Mandrake Looking for Senior Financial Accountant at Nova Scotia, Canada Full Time

Senior Accountant, Remote or Hybrid

As a member of the Finance Team, reporting to the Director of Finance, this role is focused on full cycle accounting activities, financial & regulatory reporting, variance analysis, and working with internal & external stakeholders regarding overall financial results and processes. Working as a financial business partner with a business unit to optimize performance this role will provide solid financial information and analysis.

This role will appeal to you if you like to be challenged, thrive in a continuous improvement environment (embrace change), and like to learn. You’ve got very strong accounting skills and business acumen with an ability to figure things out from a systems and business perspective. You like to be the master of your accounting software/ERP yet bring a balance of great people skills to round you off.

Our Client:

For more than fifty years our client has been supplying engineered composite solutions into industrial facilities that process corrosive and often hazardous fluids. Hundreds of piping, tank, and vessel installations in more than 45 countries around the world are the best demonstration of their experience in providing composite solutions for corrosive fluid handling, storage, and infrastructure challenges. Although the head office is located outside of Halifax they are open to hiring remotely and/or hybrid, with visits to some of their acquisitions from time to time. There are a number of locales as they’ve acquired a few companies in southern Ontario as well as their US sites too. The owners are a hugely successful private family capital corporation with amazing business smarts and very progressive in their desire for continual learning amongst all of the assets they own including this one!

What will you do:

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Managing financial consolidation
• Monthly reporting; works closely with team members to ensure month end closing deadlines and accuracy of information is met
• Reconciliations
• Establishing and maintaining internal controls and procedures, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Preparation and review of journal entries
• Pricing and costing updates in ERP system
• Assisting and participation with annual external audit
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Work collaboratively across the organization as a genuine financial working partner advising and guiding business units
• Implements change appropriately and continuous improvement with ability to streamline and improve processes
• Participate or lead special projects as required
• Contribute to enhancing financial reporting processes and systems

What will you bring:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate accounting
• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) or near completion
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Previous experience in the manufacturing sector a strong asset
• Strong MS Office skills with advanced Excel skills, embraces technology, new digital tools, ERP, etc.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to see larger picture and trends
• Ability to thrive in a deadline driven, team focused environment
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills, attention to detail
• Knowledge of Canadian, US accounting, intercompany processes preferred
• Strong knowledge regarding financial statement preparation and experience in budget and forecast preparation and variance analysis

What you should expect:

To be constantly challenged in an ever-evolving landscape of growth. To work in a fast paced environment and love to learn.

To utilize your experience and showcase and continue to grow your skills as an important member of the financial team!

Your next steps…

Forward your CV and be prepared to demonstrate your skills & professionalism in order to be considered for this role!