Senior Accountant, Finance

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At Leap Tools, we are building the world's most advanced solutions for the interior décor industry. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies such as Home Depot, local retailers such as Alexanian's, and leading brands such as Crate & Barrel. We are one of the fastest growing tech companies according to Deloitte’s Fast 500, and we are hiring ambitious and collaborative challenge-seekers to fuel our momentum and help us create an iconic global tech company.

As a key member of our Finance team, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial information and data, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with legal requirements and company policies. This role is vital in the organization as it ensures the financial health and integrity of the business. The successful candidate must demonstrate a deep understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical abilities, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and analyze complex financial reports, identifying and addressing potential discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with Canadian generally accepted accounting standards (ASPE).
• Assist in monitoring business and employee activities to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Work collaboratively with other functional areas and departments on common projects and tasks.
• Assist with projects related to strategic planning, acquisitions, tax remittance and global expansion, among others.
• Supervise junior staff, and review their work for accuracy, as well as providing training and mentoring to help develop our people and ensure redundancy in departmental processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and help manage internal controls.
• Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits, including helping to manage the forecasting and budgeting process.
• Assist in developing accounting and internal controls policies.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ideally ASPE and/or IFRS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or the Google Suite, with advanced skills in spreadsheet applications.
• Experience with general ledger functions, the month-end/year-end close process, and accounting software such as NetSuite, Xero, or similar.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work with large amounts of data.
• Strong organizational and teamworking skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About our culture

• We work in tight-knit teams to maximize speed and cultivate an ownership mentality.
• We cherish curiosity and an obsession for details because we know these details are invaluable over the long run.
• We promote an environment where ideas are challenged. The best ideas win!
• We're hyper-focused on our achievements and our ability to execute our promises. We act with urgency.
• It's not always about us. We give back to our community to ensure it can grow.
• We love to compete and have fun. Our game nights are legendary.

Our remote-first approach

We're a remote-first company that encourages our employees to work from where they're most productive. For most, this means working from the comfort of their home, but for those who prefer to work from our office, we're located in downtown Toronto at Bay and Bloor, with convenient access to both subway lines. To foster collaboration, we implemented a number of ways to stay connected, including quick weekly company-wide check-ins, remote coffee breaks, and ad hoc knowledge-sharing sessions.

About our hiring process

Now: You upload your resume and complete a brief questionnaire.

Week 1: We arrange a video call with you to assess your abilities.

Week 1 or 2: You attend the first video interview.

Week 2 or 3: You attend the second video interview soon after.

Week 2 or 3: You receive an offer.

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