Senior Technical Accountant

About the role

The Senior Technical Accountant serves as a key member of the accounting team and a trusted partner to the Accounting Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, technical accounting research, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with IFRS and applicable accounting standards. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate accounting and reporting of capital expenditures, fixed assets, and lease arrangements while supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Serve as the subject matter expert on IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
• Research, interpret, and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions and business initiatives.
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums and policy documentation.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and accounting policies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to finance and business stakeholders.
• Play a major role in period close.

Lease Accounting

• Manage all aspects of lease accounting in accordance with IFRS 16 and company policies.
• Review contracts to identify lease components and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare lease calculations, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor lease modifications, renewals, reassessments, and terminations.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of lease-related disclosures and reporting.
• Maintain lease accounting records and associated documentation.
• Post monthly lease payments, interest, loan amortization, lease depreciation.

Fixed Asset Accounting & Oversight

• Oversee the full fixed asset lifecycle, including asset capitalization, depreciation, transfers, impairments, and disposals.
• Ensure capitalization policies are consistently applied across the organization.
• Review capital expenditures to determine appropriate asset classification and accounting treatment.
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and related accounting records.
• Analyze capital projects to ensure timely placement of assets into service and commencement of depreciation.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to fixed assets.
• Post monthly depreciation.

Asset Inventory & Capital Project Management

• Coordinate and oversee periodic physical fixed asset inventories.
• Reconcile physical asset records to accounting records and investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Procurement, and Project Management teams to track capital projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop processes and controls to ensure capital projects are accurately tracked and recorded.
• Monitor construction-in-progress (CIP) balances and ensure timely transfers to fixed assets when projects are placed into service.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset tracking and reporting processes.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Controls

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for fixed assets, leases, accrued capital expenditures, and related accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and corporate accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audit requests and provide required documentation.
• Assist in strengthening accounting processes and internal controls.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as a key resource and trusted advisor to the Accounting Manager.
• Support departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on technical accounting matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial accuracy, reporting, and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to fixed assets, lease accounting, and financial close processes.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with IFRS financial reporting and technical accounting.
• Significant experience accounting for leases under IFRS 16.
• Extensive fixed asset accounting and capital project experience.
• Experience managing construction-in-progress and capitalization processes.
• Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting audits.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or asset-intensive environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Dynamics D365 F&O & Excel experience a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting principles required.
• Strong understanding of lease accounting and fixed asset accounting requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and fixed asset modules.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with lease accounting software.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Cross-functional collaboration and relationship management.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Sound professional judgment and business acumen.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Good and positive attitude.
• Ability to be flexible and work overtime during period-close.