Sr. Accountant

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance with a dotted-line relationship to the site Financial Operations Manager, this role oversees day-to-day accounting, drives month-end close and forecasting cycles, delivers timely and accurate financial reporting under IFRS, and safeguards internal controls. The Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with the Financial Operations Manager to translate financial performance into actionable insights and improve future outcomes.

Reports to the Director of Finance (solid line) for financial reporting, month-end close, accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance. Dotted-line to the site Financial Operations Manager for day-to-day accounting, operational priorities, budgeting support, and general accounting assistance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Prepare complete, accurate, and timely monthly financial statements in compliance with IFRS and NanoXplore accounting policies.
  • Own the month-end close: review and approve standard and non-standard journal entries, and ensure the balance-sheet reconciliation binder is complete and supported.
  • Analyze and explain results against budget, forecast, and prior year, providing clear variance commentary to the Director of Finance and General Manager.
  • Deliver required corporate reporting information on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
  • Prepare and coordinate the annual site budget, engaging departmental heads on manpower and controllable-cost budgets so they own their variances.
  • Maintain a reliable weekly/rolling forecast and communicate changes and risks to the Director of Finance and General Manager.
  • Produce KPIs and operational analysis (scrap, efficiency, productivity) that help management understand the drivers of site performance.
• Costing, Inventory & Capital
  • Lead physical inventory counts with the Materials Manager and set appropriate reserves for slow-moving and lower-of-cost-or-market analysis.
  • Track pending and approved capital projects, capitalize when projects are complete, and maintain fixed assets records.
• Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit
  • Implement and maintain internal controls at the site to ensure compliance with NI 52-109 and corporate policies, taking corrective action where required.
  • Prepare the year-end audit file and support external and internal auditors, aiming for a clean audit with no adjustments.
  • Ensure compliance with government requirements for sales and use tax, property tax filings, and payroll, and support the pursuit and administration of applicable grants.
  • Work with appropriate plant personnel to resolve non-matched and no-PO invoices.
• Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement
  • Provide accurate and timely information to the Director of Operations and support achievement of site objectives.
  • Learn the business and production process by attending production meetings and walking the floor, connecting operations to the financial statements.
  • Drive continuous improvement of finance processes to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Team Leadership
  • Provide backup to the Director of Finance and Financial Operations Manager for site matters as required.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (a professional accounting designation—CPA (CA, CMA, or CGA)—is strongly preferred or in progress).
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment; advanced-materials, chemical, automotive, or other process/discrete manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and internal-control frameworks for a public company (NI 52-109 / SOX-style certification and documentation).
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with an integrated ERP / computerized manufacturing accounting system (e.g., SAP, MS Dynamics, Epicor, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet firm reporting deadlines.
• An independent critical thinker with excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication in English.

Critical Success Factors & Competencies

• A hands-on, self-starting leader who requires limited supervision, sets the pace, and gets things done.
• Focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets, and results while holding departmental managers accountable to budget.
• A genuine desire to be a business partner to operations—thinking beyond the borders of finance to build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Sound judgment and a practical, common-sense approach to identifying and resolving problems and control weaknesses.
• A team player and team leader who maintains financial records in an organized, confidential, and professional manner.