Comptable principal(e) | Senior Accountant

Broccolini Construction Inc.•Montreal, QC

87d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting across a portfolio of selected entities. The role plays a key part in month-end close and financial reporting, while also contributing to FP&A functions, job costing reviews, and ERP systems support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, a process-improvement mindset, and comfort working within and alongside modern accounting systems and AI-assisted workflows. This is a broad, high-impact role suited to a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

Requirements

University undergraduate degree with a major in Accounting
Minimum of 4 years’ accounting experience (full-cycle or accounting firm experience)
Strong Excel proficiency is mandatory (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS; macros not required)
Bilingual (French & English), written and spoken
Strong attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy
Strong work ethic; able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Able to work independently; self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive
Team player with a collaborative mindset; willing to support others as needed

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred
Experience with ERP systems & AI considered a strong asset; aptitude and genuine interest in learning systems & AI is essential
Proactive, results-oriented mindset
Ability to build strong, long-term relationships
Strategic thinking combined with structured execution
Confidence, credibility, and a high level of integrity
Ability to influence with respect and business acumen

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle accounting for select companies, including maintaining accurate general ledger records and supporting schedules
Prepare bank reconciliations independently and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
Manage billing and cash collection activities for selected entities, including preparing billing applications, issuing invoices, applying receipts, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on discrepancies as required
Record required adjustments including month-end accruals, journal entries, and corrections to general ledger allocations.
Prepare and file monthly GST/QST returns accurately and on time.
Prepare basic financial statements independently (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and supporting schedules); identify and investigate variances as needed
Prepare regular and recurring reports as requested for both internal and external users
Support year-end activities, including preparation of working papers and responding to auditor/government audit requests as required.
Process and manage chargebacks across many entities; take ownership of improving the efficiency and structure of this process
Prepare and assist with forecasts and budgets for real estate entities
Review the accuracy of project forecasts provided by the construction project teams
Assess job cost compliance against budgets and standard recording procedures
Prepare project reconciliations on an ad hoc basis.
Develop a thorough working knowledge of the ERP system (Premier Construction Software), including its intricacies across multiple entities, to serve as a support resource.
Support the rollout and ongoing use of AI-assisted tools and automation workflows within the finance team
Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives, including helping to build and refine structured workflows that reduce manual effort across the team
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis as requested independently
Provide analytical support by summarizing trends, explaining variances, and assisting with management reporting as required.
Support the preparation of management presentation materials (e.g., slide decks)