Senior Accountant

South Vancouver (Hybird) | $80,000 - $95,000

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions across Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. We partner with organizations ranging from high-growth scale-ups to Fortune 500 companies, supporting permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment across North America

THE ROLE

STRIVE Recruitment is partnering with an established and growing multi-site healthcare and seniors living organization, who is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Vancouver-based finance team.

Reporting to the Controllers, the Senior Accountant will take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio of operating sites. This is a broad accounting role encompassing month-end reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, tax and statutory reporting, audit support, and oversight of transactional accounting activities.

The successful candidate will be a strong hands-on accountant who is comfortable managing multiple entities and priorities while partnering with both finance and operational stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned operating sites in accordance with ASPE
• Prepare quarterly statutory and regulatory reporting
• Lead the annual budgeting process for assigned sites
• Support and liaise with external auditors throughout the year-end audit process
• Prepare GST filings as required
• Prepare and assist with corporate and partnership tax returns
• Perform operational and financial analysis, including actual vs. budget results, KPI monitoring, and debt covenant reporting
• Oversee AR, AP, and banking activities carried out by accounting clerks and site administrators
• Partner with operational teams and site-level stakeholders to address accounting and reporting matters
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and other finance initiatives as required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• CPA designation preferred, ideally with experience gained in public practice working with privately owned businesses, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with Canadian corporate tax
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple entities, priorities, and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Self-starter who can work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative finance team
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify more efficient ways of working
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience within healthcare, seniors living, property management, or real estate is considered an asset
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or a comparable ERP system is considered an asset