Senior Accountant

Modern Niagara • Ottawa, ON

5d • CA$74,000 - CA$88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in Ottawa! The Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance supports key corporate finance activities including financial reporting, technical accounting, tax compliance, for our diverse portfolio of non-construction entities across the Modern Niagara group of companies. This role partners closely with finance leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and timely insights. Success in this role means delivering reliable financial information, supporting business decisions, and continuously improving finance processes.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
The Senior Accountant supports financial reporting and forecasting activities that enable leadership to make informed decisions and ensure the non-construction entities operate efficiently and responsibly.

Key Impact / Purpose

Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, and month-end close processes
Support budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking to enable data-driven decision-making
Strengthen financial processes, controls, and compliance across non-construction corporate entities

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience in a corporate, multi-entity, or public accounting environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation (completed or in progress)

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle accounting and financial close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Support budgeting and forecasting for non-construction entities, including variance analysis and cost tracking
• Research and support the application of technical accounting standards
• Support tax compliance activities, including sales tax filings and tax provisions
• Provide support during year-end audits, including responding to auditor requests

Benefits

• Performance based bonus opportunities
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior