Franvest Capital Partners is an Edmonton based private equity firm that invests in privately held companies requiring financial restructuring, strategic redirection, management changes or operational improvement.
We are hands-on, value-added investors that work closely with management on strategic planning and the addition of resources to facilitate growth. We embrace technology as one resource to improve customer experience and business performance while creating competitive advantage.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Working closely with the Ownership group and the Controller, the Senior Accountant will provide hands on accounting support for a variety of financial aspects and special projects.
Supporting family and corporate initiatives, the Senior Accountant will support the Controller in reviewing personal/corporate bank accounts, analyzing financial processes, examine investments, administer trust and private shareholder accounts and contribute to personal forecasting and business planning aspects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Controller in identifying trends, issues and opportunities that impact the investments and ownership groups financial interests and implement strategies for change
Provide regular financial statement reporting and return analysis (monthly, quarterly or annually as required), general accounting
Co-ordination of activities and transactions with external accounting, tax, legal, banking, investment and insurance advisors
Review and document of internal controls and work with outside accounting firms to conduct periodic risk assessments
Prepare yearend financial statements, working paper packages and draft tax returns for review by outside accounting firms for all Family Office entities
Utilizes QuickBooks, excel and analytical skills to prepare, update/maintain entries and working papers for various continuity schedules, accounts payable, accounts receivable, miscellaneous payroll, other journal entries as required.
Assist management with the family office/private equity investment opportunities including initial reviews, due diligence, monitoring of quarterly financial reporting of investments
Participate in strategic planning
Various ad-hoc requests and special projects from senior management and other responsibilities
Backup responsibilities for sales invoice billings
Complete the bank deposits as needed.
Research and respond to queries regarding the reconciliation and entry of payments
Perform bank reconciliations
Maintain all supporting documentation in an organized fashion and respond to requests for information and statistics as needed, e.g internal and external auditors
Perform routine clerical duties and various administrative functions
Special projects and support with various accounting and ad-hoc related duties as
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
Professional Accounting Certification (CPA, CA or CMA) or working towards designation
Minimum three (3) years experience in a finance/operational accounting role
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word (including: VLOOKUP; Pivot Table; IF Functions)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Interpersonal and client service skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
POSITION TYPE
This is a full-time position. The successful candidate may work remotely and will be required to be in the office three times a week.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Flexible work from home options available.