At Fast Forward French (FFF), we believe that great work starts with great people.
We are a Canadian French-language training organization recognized for excellence and a people-focused approach to learning and professional development. We work with professionals and organizations across Canada, helping them develop their French-language skills while providing a learning experience that is engaging, meaningful, and tailored to their needs.
We are looking for a Senior Accountant who is not only comfortable with numbers but also enjoys taking initiative, solving problems, improving processes, and contributing to the growth of an organization.
If you are looking for a role where your expertise can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do As our Senior Accountant, you will play an essential role in maintaining FFF’s financial health, ensuring that our financial operations are well organized and that the organization is ready to take on new challenges. Your responsibilities will include:
Supervising and mentoring a small Finance team. Managing and maintaining accurate, secure, and up-to-date financial systems. Ensuring that monthly invoicing and payroll processing are accurate and completed on time. Supporting year-end activities, including the preparation of financial statements and working papers, T4 processing, and T2200 forms. Overseeing accounts receivable and supporting timely collections. Overseeing the administration of the employee benefits plan and related activities. Preparing meaningful financial reports and analyses. Supporting financial forecasting and business development initiatives. Ensuring compliance with tax, payroll, and other financial requirements. Working with internal and external clients on financial matters. Identifying and implementing changes to simplify, improve, and automate financial processes, as well as resolve issues. As our organization continues to grow, the responsibilities of this role may evolve over time. We are looking for someone who adapts easily to change, takes initiative, and recognizes opportunities to improve the way things are done.
Who You Are You are a skilled, reliable, and proactive accounting professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
What You Bring A bachelor’s degree in accounting; a recognized professional accounting designation is an asset. Two to three years of accounting experience, ideally in a small or medium-sized Canadian organization. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Excellent proficiency in both English and French, written and spoken. Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software. Experience with payroll processing and payroll management systems. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail. The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to step in wherever needed. You’ll Stand Out If You Also Have Experience with payroll processing and a solid understanding of Canadian tax requirements. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel. Experience working in a small or medium-sized organization where flexibility and initiative are essential. A strong sense of ownership and a commitment to continuous improvement. Curiosity and a genuine desire to learn and grow professionally. A team-oriented mindset and a commitment to supporting colleagues. What We Offer At FFF, we value how we work together just as much as what we accomplish.
We strive to create a workplace built on respect, trust, empathy, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Here’s what you can expect:
A flexible, primarily remote work environment. A competitive salary and bonus opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package, including dental care, extended health care, and life insurance. Opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new professional challenges. A collaborative, multicultural, and bilingual team. A workplace where your ideas are welcomed and your contributions matter. A positive and supportive work environment. We are also proud to have been recognized as the 2026 Employer of Excellence / Employer of the Year.
Ready to Join Us? If you are looking for an opportunity to bring your accounting expertise to a growing organization where your work makes a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
We look forward to learning more about you and the contributions you could bring to the Fast Forward French (FFF) team.