Senior Accountant
DEFSEC Technologies Inc. | Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Senior Accountant
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary range: $65,000 – $90,000 CAD, based on designation status and experience
About the Role:
DEFSEC Technologies Inc. is an Ottawa-based defence and security company that develops and delivers next-generation technology for military and first responders. The company is proudly Canadian and provides Dismounted/Mounted Domain Expertise in Command-and-Control software development, integration, and support services.
This is a hands-on position bridging day-to-day transaction processing with ongoing reporting and support for internal stakeholders. You will take ownership of defined areas of the close and reporting process, and provide hands-on support to the company’s internal control program, working closely with the Corporate Controller and the Director, FP&A.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting and Month-End Close:
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
- Own defined balance sheet areas, such as fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals
- Review AP and AR subledger activity
- Support inventory costing, variance analysis, and reconciliation of inventory to the general ledger in coordination with the Inventory Coordinator
- Assist with foreign currency revaluation and intercompany accounting, where applicable
Financial Reporting:
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, MD&A support schedules, and footnote disclosures
- Prepare supporting schedules and tie-outs for regulatory filings
- Coordinate with the Director, FP&A and Financial Reporting on actual-to-budget variance analysis
- Support audit requests, including preparing PBC schedules and responding to auditor queries
Internal Controls and Compliance:
- Support the Corporate Controller and Director, FP&A in the execution of the company’s ICFR program, including preparing test documentation, gathering evidence, and performing walkthroughs under their direction
- Perform assigned control activities within the close and reporting process, and maintain supporting evidence to audit-ready standards
- Maintain process narratives, risk and control matrices, and control evidence repositories
- Track deficiencies and remediation actions, and escalate issues promptly to the control owners
- Identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and propose practical solutions for review
- Support the preparation of information for management certifications and the external auditors’ controls-related requests
Team and Process:
- Contribute to a collaborative, all-hands environment, including backing up processes as needed
- Help document and improve finance procedures, checklists, and close calendars
- Support ad hoc projects such as system implementations, ERP enhancements, and policy updates
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
- CPA designation, or currently enrolled in the final stage of the CPA program (e.g., CPA PEP module 2/3 or CFE preparation)
- 2–3 years of post-graduate accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS
- Strong attention to detail, with a documented, process-driven approach to work
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation techniques) and a modern ERP/accounting system
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong Assets:
- Public accounting experience (audit or assurance) with a recognized firm
- Experience at a publicly listed company or with SEC reporting
- Exposure to SOX 404, NI 52-109, or COSO-based internal control frameworks (hands-on testing or documentation experience is an asset; ownership is not required)
- Manufacturing or inventory costing experience
- Payroll experience
- Experience with ERP systems and automation tools
What We Offer:
- Broad exposure to the full accounting cycle, public company reporting, and internal controls in a small, collaborative team
- Competitive compensation and benefits
How to Apply:
If you are eager to join the dynamic accounting team at DEFSEC Technologies for this position, we invite you to submit your resume. Please make sure to emphasize your pertinent experience and any certifications you may hold.
DEFSEC Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all, including LGBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, DEFSEC Technologies is committed to providing accommodations.
