Senior Accountant

TMX is a global group of companies that includes leading exchanges like the Toronto Stock Exchange and Montreal Exchange, along with innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. We connect cross-functionally across industries and geographies to drive economic growth, fuel capital formation, and foster innovation.

About the role

Reporting to the Controller U.S. Region, the Senior Accountant is a highly experienced, critical member of the Finance team. Responsibilities include managing complex accounting activities, ensuring financial record accuracy, and providing comprehensive financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & General Ledger Oversight
  • Month-End Close: Own the end-to-end monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Journal Entries: Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, and payroll allocations.
  • Reconciliation: Perform and review detailed Balance Sheet reconciliations for all major accounts, including bank accounts, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, and liability balances.
  • Financial Statements: Prepare and analyze the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for management review.
• Compliance, Audit, and Control
  • Technical Accounting: Research complex or non-routine accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting) and prepare formal technical accounting memos to document conclusions.
  • Audit Management: Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, preparing comprehensive audit workpapers, schedules, and documentation to facilitate efficient annual audits.
  • Internal Controls: Maintain and evaluate internal controls over financial reporting (e.g., SOX compliance), recommending and implementing improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• Financial Analysis and Projects
  • Variance Analysis: Conduct in-depth variance analysis of actual results versus budget/forecast and prior periods, providing clear and concise explanations to leadership.
  • Budget Support: Assist the Finance Business Partner Team and Controller in the preparation of the annual operating budget and monthly/quarterly financial forecasts.
  • Process Improvement: Proactively identify, design, and implement process efficiencies within the accounting function, leveraging technology and automation where possible.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for financial inquiries from other departments (e.g., Sales, Operations).

Requirements

• Must Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).
  • Expert knowledge of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
  • Superior analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly Desirable:
  • CPA or CMA designation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial data for non-finance staff.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite, especially Google Sheets (creating, formatting, and managing spreadsheets).
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Workday ERP.
  • Knowledge of IFRS.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week, based in New York City, NY.

Pay

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000/year. The salary offered may vary based on factors including the candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Excitement: Explore emerging technology, innovation, and digital finance shaping global markets while experiencing market movement grounded in nearly 200 years of success.
• Connection: Leverage our global presence in multicultural cities to create rich connections and belonging, driving powerful global impact.
• Impact: Contribute to mission-critical systems that advance global economic growth, innovation, and social good through employee-led initiatives.
• Wellness: Benefit from empathetic leadership, a culture of flexibility and balance, hybrid work options, and generous time-off policies.
• Growth: Join a growth-oriented environment with opportunities for career enrichment, impactful work, and leadership that supports your development.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. TMX is committed to diversity and provides accommodations for applicants and employees who require them.