Senior Financial Accountant

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Financial Accountant </strong>to lead and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations across multiple regions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, payroll (multi-country), general ledger, expenses, vendor payments, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting—including public company and board-level reporting. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage complexity across platforms and currencies, and a strong understanding of international finance operations.</p><p>This is a high-impact role offering flexibility within core business hours, the possibility of hybrid work (remote and in-office), and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and international environment. Overtime may be required during peak periods such as month-end, quarterly closes, and year-end reporting.</p><p><strong> CORE RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p><p><em>Support full cycle accounting operations, including:</em></p><ul><li>Perform bank reconciliation and month-end journal entries, including multiple allocations, accruals, and intercompany transactions in NetSuite.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare and maintain amortization schedules for prepaid and capital expenditures.</li><li>Payroll processing across multiple countries and platforms</li></ul><ul><li>Regularly review the partnership invoicing schedule and set up the appropriate revenue recognition arrangements in NetSuite. </li><li>Timely and accurate preparation, filing and reconciliation of HST/GST, Ontario EHT and Ontario WSIB (including annual filings)</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct detailed balance sheet reviews and adjustments</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarter-end close</li></ul><ul><li>Support role for AP/AR processes (employee, vendor payments, and contractor disbursements across multiple countries and currencies)</li><li>Annual payroll reconciliation to ensure the accuracy of the T4 return</li><li>Prepare and file T4A returns for all Canadian entities</li><li>Coordinate RRSP cheques for top management</li></ul><p><em>Process management & improvement:</em></p><ul><li>Prepare and manage renewals of multiple corporate insurance policies and respond to any internal insurance inquiries </li><li>Monitor CRA correspondence and respond to audit inquiries as needed.</li><li>Accounting systems maintenance</li><li>Continuously improve accounting systems and processes to increase accuracy and efficiency</li></ul><p><em>Financial reporting and compliance:</em></p><ul><li>Prepare and present accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports</li><li>Support and participate in public company and board-level financial reporting</li><li>Manage and reconcile foreign currency exchange impacts</li><li>Ensure compliance with international accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies</li></ul><p><em>Leadership and collaboration: </em></p><ul><li>Liaise with external service providers, auditors, and government agencies as required</li><li>Providing guidance on Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle</li><li>Support annual audits and coordinate documentation for external auditors</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent designation preferred</li><li>Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including multi-entity, multi-currency, and international operations; or 3+ years in public audit experience </li><li>Proven experience with payroll, accounting software, and platforms across different countries</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Office 365, Microsoft Teams</li><li>Experience preparing reports for senior leadership and/or board audiences</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Flexible and willing to work extended hours during reporting periods</li></ul><p><strong>Strong Plus:</strong></p><ol><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish or German</li><li>Knowledge of NetSuite accounting, HUMI, DEEL, Tipalti, banking platforms</li><li>Experience in the esports, gaming, or entertainment industries</li><li>Familiarity with public company reporting requirements and SOX compliance</li></ol></p></p>