SFA, Corporate Financial Reporting

About the Company

Our client is in the consumer services industry. They are looking for a SFA who will be responsible for support in financial reporting, month-end reporting, payroll accounting, audit coordination, tax-related activities, and continuous process improvements across the finance function.

The role is approximately:

• 50% financial reporting and month end
• 10% payroll accounting
• Ah hoc projects including process improvements, acquisition and integrations, audit support, and tax coordination

This individual will serve as a key liaison with external auditors during interim and year-end audits and will support the integration of acquired businesses into the company's financial reporting structure.

Why Work Here

• Learn and be mentored by an excellent finance leadership team
• Broad role spanning reporting, accounting, audit, tax, payroll, and process improvement
• Exposure to acquisitions and post-acquisition integrations
• Stable and expanding organization
• Exposure to many different enterprise-level systems and reporting environments
• Hybrid work arrangement

About the Opportunity

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Analyze financial results and explain key variances to management.
• Support preparation of management reporting packages and ad hoc analyses.
• Assist FP&A with reporting requirements and close deliverables.
• Own the preparation and maintenance of the consolidated financial reporting workbook and serve as a key contact for external auditors throughout the annual audit process.

Month-End Close Management

• Lead the month-end close process for multiple Canadian and U.S. entities, including newly acquired businesses, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Take ownership of the full close cycle for assigned entities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis.
• Review operating expenses for proper classification, capitalization, and prepaid treatment.
• Prepare and review complex accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve reporting variances, and accounting issues.
• Support acquisition accounting and newly acquired entity integrations into the month-end and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results.

Payroll Accounting and Compliance

• Own month-end payroll accounting activities across all entities
• Reconcile vacation pay accruals and employee-related liabilities to the general ledger.
• Review and reconcile WSIB, EHT, union dues, pension, and group benefits accounts.
• Ensure all payroll remittances and filings are completed, recorded, and accurately reflected in the ERP system.
• Validate payroll journal entries and investigate variances.
• Liaise with the Payroll team to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely reporting.
• Support year-end payroll audits, T4 reconciliations, and government compliance requirements.

Systems, Integration and Process Improvement

• Leverage and develop expertise across multiple ERP and financial systems, including Acumatica, Sage 50, Foundation, and other business platforms.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and shorten close timelines.
• Design and enhance reporting tools, reconciliation templates, and automated schedules to support scalable financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Standardize and document accounting processes and internal controls to support continued growth, acquisitions, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades, acquisitions, and system integrations.

About You

• CPA designated or in progress (CFE passed)
• Senior from Big 7
• Experience with ASPE, IFRS and/or US GAAP (They follow ASPE)
• Acquisition or integration experience
• Construction-related industry exposure

Salary Range

$95,000 - $100,000/year

• The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.