Our client, a publicly traded, mid-sized international organization is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This individual will have a strong background in financial reporting, compliance, and accounting best practices within a mid-sized public company environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, and contributing to the overall efficiency and integrity of the financial operations.
The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, progressive environment and brings a combination of highly technical abilities, curiosity and flexibility to navigate changing priorities in a high-volume setting.
This position reports to the Manager of Finance and is based in Kelowna, BC.
The Opportunity
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, revenue, and inventory accounting within a high-growth public company.
This role is ideal for a high-performing CPA looking to:
· Transition from public practice into industry
· Build strong technical accounting and reporting expertise
· Develop into a future finance leader
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
· Assist and eventually lead drafting of financial statements, MD&A, and press releases
· Ensure compliance with IFRS and public company disclosure requirements
Revenue & Analysis
· Perform month-end revenue reconciliation to internal inventory tracking and subledger
· Analyze trends and deliver insights to management and the Board
Inventory and Biological Assets
· Develop expertise in cannabis inventory accounting and fair value adjustments
· Interpret inventory models and communicate financial impacts (“tell the story”) clearly
· Review reports from the Inventory lead and from facilities personnel
Process Improvement
· Identify inefficiencies and implement automation or process enhancements
· Take lead and work directly with operations and other finance team members to overhaul processes based on your judgement
Business Understanding
· Do more than just book entries and develop financials: identify revenue and cost trends within your work areas to drive savings and identify key areas of growth
· Gain exposure beyond accounting - understand operations, product, and growth drivers
Audit & Compliance
· Support annual audit processes
· Respond to auditor requests in your assigned areas
Qualifications
· 3+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4, national, or large regional firm)
· Experience with IFRS and publicly traded companies
· Financial reporting and disclosure experience
· Experience with consolidations and multi-entity structures
· Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, lookup functions, data analysis)
· CPA designation (or actively pursuing completion)
· Strong analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complex issues
· High ambition and desire to grow your career into leadership
· Ability to translate financial data into business insights
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What sets you apart? You bring:
· Power BI / Power Query
· Alteryx, Tableau, or automation tools
· Technical accounting / advisory experience
· Inventory costing experience
· Cannabis industry knowledge
· Experience with GST, excise tax, and compliance filings
· Knowledge of NI 52-112 and public disclosure standards
Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- Stock options
Work Location: In person
