<p>Technical Accounting Consultant – Securitization & Derivatives</p><p>Contract: 6–12 months</p><p>Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote</p><p>Start: ASAP</p><p>About the Role</p><p>Our client (Financial Services) is seeking a hands-on Technical Accounting Consultant to lead the accounting analysis, documentation, and implementation for structured finance transactions. The mandate covers securitizations, derivatives, hedge accounting, and the design/assessment of Special Purpose Entities (SPEs/SPVs). You will partner with Treasury, Capital Markets, Legal, Risk, and External Audit to deliver the end-to-end accounting workstream—from scoping and technical memos to journal entries, disclosures, and control readiness.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead accounting assessment and treatment for securitization (asset segregation, eligibility, overcollateralization, substitution).</li><li>Provide accounting treatment and setting up of SPEs under IFRS 9.</li><li>Draft/own technical accounting position papers and whitepapers supporting management judgments and auditor review.</li><li>Design and validate accounting entries for issuance, periodic remittances, excess spread, fees, amortization, and unwind.</li><li>Develop statutory and management disclosures </li><li>Derivatives & Hedge Accounting</li><li>Structure and document fair value and cash flow hedges for interest rate and cross-currency exposures (IFRS 9).</li><li>Draft hedge designations, hedge effectiveness methodology, prospective/retrospective assessments, and de-designations.</li><li>Coordinate with Treasury and Valuation teams on derivative measurement, and P&L impacts</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our clients Corporate Accounting team. This role is primarily responsible for maintaining the General Ledger, preparing and analyzing the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of month-end closing procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Prepare and review Balance Sheet and P&L statements for internal and external reporting.</li><li>Execute month-end closing procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with financial analysis and variance explanations to support management decision-making.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Support audits and provide documentation as required.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Accountant (12-Month Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> West GTA</p><p><strong>Work Method</strong>: Hybrid (2 days onsite & 3 days remote); 5 days fully remote considered for exceptional candidates</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a 12-month contract supporting a high-performing finance team during an exciting period of growth and system enhancements. You will have full ownership of the month-end close process, balance sheet and income statement management, and provide valuable financial analysis for a dynamic public company.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Prepare and present monthly flux/variance analyses to the wider finance team</li><li>Proactively identify and resolve accounting issues, demonstrating strong technical understanding of debits and credits</li><li>Collaborate effectively with FP&A, finance operations, AP/AR, and forecasting teams</li><li>Utilize advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables) for robust data analysis and reporting</li><li>Support and enhance accounting controls and continuous process improvements</li><li>Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss financial performance and strategies</li><li>Experience with Oracle Fusion or SmartView is an asset (not required)</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in North York, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, ensuring Auditing and compliance with company and regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a clients' financial success through meticulous auditing, analysis and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as the primary client contact during compilation, review, audit and tax engagements, including coordinate, schedule and leading client meetings independently; regular follow up; and timely response to client inquiries. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, especially with recurring engagements.</p><p>• Ability to take ownership of engagement timelines and deliverables, proactively managing deadlines and expectations; provide regular updates to Managers/Partners.</p><p>• Supervise and support junior staff; delegate tasks effectively to ensure file completion. </p><p>• Schedule and lead team and client planning meetings. </p><p>• Demonstrate strong project management and prioritization skills across multiple engagements, ensuring timely completion of working papers and file sign-offs.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements and other client correspondence, with limited edits required.</p><p>• Conduct research using CPA Canada Handbook.</p><p>• Understand and apply appropriate assurance testing procedures based on assertions and risk levels.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a global controllership group for a Saas client. In this role, you will oversee full-cycle accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, technical accounting, and audit support. You’ll collaborate with the finance team, business units, and external partners. This is a fully remote opportunity on a short-term contract. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience using Oracle NetSuite to manage accounting functions and streamline financial operations</li><li>Proven track record working in large, multi-entity and multi-currency environments, preferably within the industry</li><li>Industry accounting experience is strongly preferred over public practice</li><li>Exposure to high tech/SaaS business models is an asset, but not required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end close, maintain the general ledger, and deliver insights through variance analysis</li><li>Complete full-cycle accounting—including consolidation, journal entries, reconciliations, and statements—in a multi-currency, US GAAP environment</li><li>Prepare and review consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Assist with audits and oversee external accountants on statutory reporting and compliance</li><li>Support treasury functions and investor reports</li><li>Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and strategic projects</li><li>Mentor junior staff and uphold best practice accounting controls</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will contribute to the organization’s financial operations by ensuring accurate and efficient accounting practices. This position provides an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in accounting systems and processes within a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Conduct reconciliations of accounts to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline and enhance financial operations.</p><p>• Support auditing processes by providing necessary documentation and resolving inquiries.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to improve accounting workflows and efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in implementing best practices for financial reporting and operational procedures.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.</p>
<p>Your Contribution </p><p>• Analyze and review incoming project expenditure claim requests for accuracy before payment is made.</p><p>• Review submitted budgets and ensures compliance with eligible expenses guidelines.</p><p>• Analyze program commitments and expenditures.</p><p>• Participate in pre-close and post-close analysis and provide meaningful insight to activity, trends, unusual and significant transactions</p><p>• Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP; expenses (including accruals) are accurately recorded and complete; and reconciliations are properly prepared and supported</p><p>• Analyze complex financial data sets, translating them into clear and easy to understand reports for stakeholders.</p><p>• Respond to all project related financials inquiries from internal and external contacts.</p><p>• Generate and analyze project related reports to enhance decision making.</p><p>• Monitor process workflow and assist colleagues as needed to balance workload.</p><p>• Regularly analyze and review operational and financial processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.</p><p>• Assists the Director, Program Accounting with the preparation of audit binders.</p><p>• Collaborate with various operational functions and provide backup support; assist with other projects and duties as required.</p><p>• Track and reconcile project actual expenditure reported in Management Information System (MIS) with NetSuite.</p><p>• Perform other related duties as assigned.</p><p><br></p><p>Your Attributes </p><p>• Minimum level of education required is formal post-secondary education in finance or accounting, preferably a University degree.</p><p>• Working towards an accounting designation.</p><p>• Minimum 5 years of related experience in financial accounting, data analysis, financial reporting and compliance.</p><p>• Excellent analytical skills and general understanding of accounting concepts.</p><p>• Strong attention to detail is a must with demonstrated ability to perform tasks accurately and in a timely manner.</p><p>• Strong customer service skills required with the ability to resolve discrepancies in a professional and respectful manner. </p><p>• Knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP systems.</p><p>• Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook and Powerpoint. </p><p>• Demonstrated team player with the ability to work collaboratively within functional team, and across departments.</p><p>• Ability to work independently to complete tasks within given deadlines. </p><p>• Occasional overtime as required with occasional events to attend outside of normal business hours.</p><p><br></p><p>Working Conditions</p><p>• Standard office hours.</p><p>• Hybrid work environment (Work from Home two days a week)</p><p>• Occasional overtime as required to attend events outside of normal business hours.</p>
