Accountant

CSN Collision•Oakville, ON

About The Position

CSN is seeking a skilled, hands-on MSO Accountant to support the financial operations of a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven, multi-location organization. This role is responsible for managing accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of corporately owned collision repair locations. The MSO Accountant will play a key role in onboarding and integrating newly acquired locations, establishing consistent accounting practices, and ensuring financial data is accurate, scalable, and ready to support decision-making. Working closely with the MSO Controller, Corporate Accounting, Operations, and FP&A, this role supports growth by translating acquisition activity into structured, standardized financial operations. This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced, change-driven environments and enjoys building processes as the business scales.

Requirements

CPA designation (or in progress) or equivalent professional accounting designation
Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), corporate compliance, and tax regulations
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-location, franchise, or retail environments is an asset (especially in growth or acquisition-driven organizations)
Experience with Nexsyis and/or the collision repair industry is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage general ledger accounting and financial close activities for a portfolio of corporately owned locations, including newly acquired shops
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, and delivered on time
Ensure newly acquired locations are aligned with CSN reporting timelines, standards, and internal controls
Support post-acquisition integration, including aligning accounting policies, cleaning up financials, and transitioning opening balances
Prepare and analyze financial results at both shop and consolidated levels, providing insights into performance and operational trends
Partner with finance leadership and operations to support due diligence follow-up, post-close adjustments, and stabilization of acquired locations
Drive standardization and scalability of accounting processes across all locations
Ensure accurate and timely HST filings and compliance across multiple entities
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness
Complete bank reconciliations in a timely manner
Support financial audits and potential CRA audits related to corporately owned locations
Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with ASPE, with a focus on mitigating risk during periods of growth
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies across finance and accounting functions