Senior Accountant

About the Client

Our client is a leading player in the electrical industry, dedicated to providing exceptional products and services to our customers. With a strong presence in the market, we strive to be at the forefront of innovation, offering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. As an industry leader, we are committed to delivering excellence and maintaining a reputation for reliability and professionalism.

Selling Feature of Working Here

• Work-from-home opportunity
• Youthful culture and new office
• Great office location – free parking
• Growing organization and future opportunities for growth
• Team is willing to train and invest in someone
• Great working hours
• Great compensation and benefits

Responsibilities

• Operate frequently as a finance business partner to head General Manager authorities among various divisions across Canada
• Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable and financial statement preparation
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and accounting best practices
• Manage daily activities of finance and accounting staff
• Oversee staff selection, performance management, goal setting, training, and development
• Develop and supervise team members to foster a positive attitude, career growth, and strong performance results
• Assess workloads, prioritize tasks, and implement changes to consistently enhance productivity and efficiency
• Collaborate with functional or business leaders to promote improved OPEX, profitability, or specific key performance indicators
• Handle key closing responsibilities for the area of support, such as closing the books, analyzing yearly or monthly trends, and offering commentary on variances versus budget
• Liaise with the International Headquarters and Rexel Energy Solutions Offices to address issues, problems, concerns, and questions
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans
• Identify opportunities for cost control and recommend strategies to boost productivity
• Understand CAPEX spend for the area of support and aim to improve KPIs or productivity from the investment
• Review monthly key economic indicators
• Lead monthly closing calls to discuss results for the month or quarter, providing commentary on the drivers of the results
• Analyze sales mix, product mix, and gross profit margins
• Comprehend accounting principles applied and their impact on the overall results
• Manage, support, research, and report special financial projects as assigned
• Assist with due diligence activities related to new acquisitions and the integration of targets into the corporate structure
• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to protect the company’s assets and guarantee accurate financial reporting
• Continuously seek areas for process improvement within finance and accounting functions to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Perform other duties as assigned

About the Candidate

• CPA or equivalent years experience
• Canadian Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5 plus years of financial reporting experience or full cycle accounting
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis
• Strong communication skills
• Strong excel skills