Senior Accountant

Toronto, ON
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago
Apply easily

The OpportunityOur client, a publicly listed battery materials company with a growing global footprint, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting into the Director of Finance, this role will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business and play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across the organization.This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment. The successful candidate will bring strong financial reporting capability, a solid understanding of internal controls and compliance, and the ability to work collaboratively across a global business operating in the mining and battery materials space.Based in Toronto, this role offers the opportunity to join a lean, hands-on finance team supporting an international operation with meaningful exposure to reporting, treasury, tax, audit, and process improvement initiatives.What You'll Be Doing

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including the preparation and analysis of assigned areas of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS
Review and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data
Assist in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
Support compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and taxation obligations
Coordinate and assist with external audit activities, including preparing documentation and responding to requests from auditors
Help maintain and strengthen internal controls to mitigate financial risk and improve reporting processes
Work closely with external tax advisors to support the accurate and timely filing of tax returns and broader tax compliance requirements
Assist with treasury-related activities, including cash flow monitoring, liquidity planning, forecasting, and working capital management
Support banking relationships, cash management processes, and financial risk mitigation efforts
Collaborate effectively with global finance teams, operational stakeholders, and cross-functional partners across the business
Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior team members where appropriate
Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts aimed at enhancing reporting quality and driving efficiency across the finance function
Participate in broader cross-functional projects and initiatives as needed.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
CPA designation is required, preference given to public accounting trained professionals
Minimum 3 years of experience in external audit or financial reporting roles within the mining industry
Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, internal controls, and taxation principles
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite
Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to systems such as Pronto would be considered an asset
Fluency in English is required; French language capability would be advantageous
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High degree of accuracy, accountability, and integrity in financial reporting

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $105,000 base salary

ML6