Comptable principal(e) / Senior Accountant

Lamour•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Lamour's financial reporting. This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong analytical capabilities to complex inventory, margin, and cost accounting functions.

Requirements

CPA designation required or actively in progress, with 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience including hands-on financial reporting and analysis; audit experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Solid background in inventory accounting, cost of sales, and margin analysis, experience in retail, wholesale, or consumer goods is a strong asset
Experience with external audit
Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations (ASPE)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas; experience with Business Central or similar ERP systems preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and deadlines with a high level of integrity and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset given our Montréal HQ environment

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE and company policies
Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations (Allowances, Royalties, Payroll, Sales Tax, and more)
Own inventory and cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, reserves, landed costs, freight capitalization, vendor funding, foreign exchange impacts, and gross margin analysis.
Support monthly consolidations and intercompany accounting across multiple legal entities, including reconciliations and eliminations.
Support ongoing ERP optimization initiatives and ensure accounting processes, controls, and reporting are effectively integrated within Business Central.
Prepare and analyze revenue and margin reporting, including variance analysis to identify discrepancies and opportunities for financial improvement
Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations to management, including support for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
Support the preparation of internal management reports and financial packages for senior leadership
Partner cross-functionally with Finance Ops, FP&A, Operations, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to provide financial analysis, respond to inquiries, and support accurate and consistent reporting
Maintain and support internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Coordinate and support external audits, including preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and responses to auditor inquiries
Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls within the accounting function
Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses to support business objectives; duties and responsibilities subject to change to meet business needs
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting team members, supporting technical development and review of work where appropriate.