Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,395
Employers: 2,014

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $81,242Across 528 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $35.58Across 95 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $67,718Across 33 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%112 listings
Hybrid: 26%1,412 listings
On-site: 71%3,847 listings

Not specified: <1% (24 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (243), Scotiabank (194), National Bank of Canada (126).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Lease Portfolio Manager
HSC Holdings Inc
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Accountant, Privately Held Business Group
Doane Grant Thornton
Nanaimo, BC
- Full-time
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Credit Analyst II
TD
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting - NBBP
First National Financial LP
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Financial Analyst (Temp-to-Perm)
Randstad Canada
Toronto, ON
- $35 to $40 CAD / hour
- Contract
…obligations, and client profitability. Sitting at the intersection of finance, data analytics, and agency operations, this role ensures precision in monthly reporting while driving…
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Payroll Administrator
AGAT Laboratories
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Accountant
K.K. CPA - Chartered Professional Accountant
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
…dedicated problem-solvers, connected by a common mission - turning accounting insights into opportunities for clients and communities all over Canada. We span across a broad and diverse…
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Personal Finance Advisor
Desjardins
Montmagny, QC · Caisse Desjardins de la MRC de Montmagny
- Full-time
As a personal finance advisor, you’re responsible for developing and maintaining lasting and trusting business relationships with members and clients, to ensure they’re satisfied. Your role…
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Senior Accountant, Qualico
Qualico Developments Canada Ltd.
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, as the Senior Accountant you will provide accounting and financial expertise to support the business units in the assig
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Credit Analyst Trainee
BMO
Toronto, ON · Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Bookkeeper
RMI LLP
Calgary, AB
- $30 to $32 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Senior Financial Analyst
Heritage Park Historical Village
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Associate Financial Analyst (Contract)
Agricorp
Guelph, ON
- Full-time
Agricorp is looking for an Associate Financial Analyst to join our Finance department in the Corporate Services division. Agricorp’s Finance department is a dynamic, professional team…
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Banking Advisor
Royal Bank of Canada
Nelson, BC
- Full-time
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Accountant, Assurance and Accounting
ACCA Careers
Melfort, SK
- Full-time
Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as an Accountant. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business…
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Adecco
Toronto, ON
- $35 to $40 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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Comptable Expérimenté(e)
Barakat Financials Inc.
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Regional Financial Analyst - 3+ months
The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners
Guelph, ON
- $40 to $45 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Senior Accountant
COREAQUA
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- $90,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Contract
Perform complex General Ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
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Project Billing Coordinator
BluMetric
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Accounting management of a portfolio of projects includi
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Senior Insurance Advisor
Talent Acquisition Team at Westland Insurance. Text reply only.
Penticton, BC
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Corporate Credit Analyst – Winter 2027 Intern
BNP Paribas
Montreal, QC
- Internship
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Senior Credit Analyst, Consumer Products
BNP Paribas
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Tax Analyst/Tax Analyst
Clearlight Energy
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
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Financial Advisor - Beechwood, Waterloo, Ontario
Scotiabank
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time

Sr Accountant - External Reporting

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Original job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting is responsible for the preparation, analysis and review of financial information in accordance with United States (U.S.) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements, and Company policies. The incumbent supports a broad range of financial reporting activities including corporate accounting, external reporting, regulatory reporting, technical accounting, internal controls over financial reporting, finance transformation initiatives and other specialized reporting portfolios.Through cross-functional assignments and rotational opportunities, the incumbent develops expertise across multiple areas of Financial Reporting while supporting continuous improvement and process automation initiatives.The position works closely with internal stakeholders across Finance and other business functions at CN to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting. The role has significant interaction and exposure to senior leadership, auditors, regulators and key business stakeholders including Financial Planning, Sales and Marketing, Tax, Law, Procurement, Human Resources, Sustainability, and Investor Relations.The role provides a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to public company financial reporting, finance transformation, and strategic business initiatives while building relationships across Finance and the broader organization.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Close Activities

Responsible for month-end closing activities activities including preparation of account reconciliations, journal entries and financial analyses
Responsible for compiling and maintaining month-end checklists and reporting binders, including financial statement disclosure, on designated areas and assist other team members during quarterly and annual close process
Assist with consolidated, legal entity, regulatory and non-consolidated financial reporting requirements.
Partner with internal and external auditors during financial statement audits and control testing by preparing working files, responding to inquiries, and strengthening documentation.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the organization
Responsible for internal controls in accordance with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Responsible for accounting and reporting activities for portfolios, as assigned, such as revenue reporting, lease accounting, property accounting, pension accounting, stock-based compensation and foreign exchange hedge accounting
Accounting Policy and Technical Analysis
Research and analyze accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Assess accounting implications of significant, complex and non-routine transactions
Prepare technical accounting analyses and recommendations and communicate financial impacts related thereto to the senior and executive leadership team
Support implementation of newly issued accounting standards and reporting requirements
Collaborate on special projects that will have an accounting implication such as new business opportunities, Mergers and Acquisitions (MandA) related financial due diligence and other strategic projects

Regulatory and Compliance Reporting

Prepare financial reports and filings required by regulatory authorities, securities regulators, government agencies and other external stakeholders
Update and maintain process documentation and control evidence
Auditor support for regulatory and non-consolidated financial statement audits
Maintain general ledgers and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate policies
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
Continuous Improvement, Systems and Projects
Leverage technology, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics tools to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls, and drive efficiencies across Financial Reporting activities
Participate in finance transformation initiatives
Assist with implementation, testing, stabilization and optimization of new financial systems, reporting tools and automation solutions
Support lease and property accounting activities, where assigned, including lease and capital project administration, transaction processing, reconciliations, system support, and period-end close activities.

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role requires flexibility to work additional hours at quarter end or during peak periods. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.

Experience

Minimum 4 years of experience at a CPA firm or minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a public company financial accounting and reporting role, ideally in a multi-entity environment.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, or a related field
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered.

Competencies

We Care About Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Succeed Together
We Lead Responsibly
Business acumen
Financial acumen
Coordination
Negotiation
Process optimization

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Ability to work in and learn different financial and reporting systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, Business Warehouse (BW), Workiva Wdesk, PowerPlan, OneStream and IBM TM1)*
Expertise in the application of U.S. GAAP accounting policies, and securities commissions' reporting rules and regulations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in broader Microsoft Office suite
Experience leveraging automation, artificial intelligence (AI), business intelligence and data analytics tools to improve business processes and reporting effectiveness.*
Solid understanding of COSO framework and/or internal controls over financial reporting
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive with changing priorities and tight deadlines - especially during month-end
Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate technical accounting matters to both financial and non-financial audiences
Stakeholder-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service
Problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to issue resolution
Discretion in handling confidential financial information
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

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Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and review financial information and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements, and company policies. Support close activities, audits, internal controls, technical accounting, regulatory filings, and finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field, and a CPA designation, with equivalent education or experience considered. Candidates need at least four years of experience at a CPA firm or in public-company financial accounting and reporting, along with strong U.S. GAAP, reporting systems, Excel, and internal controls knowledge.

Skills

U.S. GAAP
Financial Reporting
External Reporting
Regulatory Reporting
Technical Accounting
Month-End Close
Account Reconciliations
Journal Entries
SOX Internal Controls
Accounting Standards Research
Financial Statement Audits
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Process Automation
Data Analytics
Stakeholder Communication
SAP S/4HANA

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

U.S. GAAP
Canadian Regulatory Requirements
External Reporting
Regulatory Reporting
Technical Accounting
Corporate Accounting
Month-End Close
Account Reconciliations
Journal Entries
Financial Statement Disclosures
Sarbanes-Oxley
SOX
COSO Framework
Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
CPA
SAP S/4HANA
Business Warehouse
Workiva Wdesk
PowerPlan
OneStream
IBM TM1
Microsoft Excel
Artificial Intelligence
Business Intelligence
Data Analytics
Finance Transformation
Lease Accounting
Property Accounting
Pension Accounting
Stock-Based Compensation

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