Type : Full time | Permanent position | No audit or review assignments
About CFO+CO
CFO+CO is a fast-growing accounting firm specializing in strategic and operational support for startups in emerging technologies, life sciences and artificial intelligence. Our young, dynamic and close-knit team works in a highly technological environment where customer proximity is at the heart of our priorities.
We are looking for a rigorous, structured and motivating senior accountant who wants to play a key role in the management of the firm and the supervision of our team. This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategy of a growing firm and to progress towards an executive role in the medium term.
This role is for someone with a high level of accountability, able to work under pressure in a time-critical accounting environment. Flexibility in working hours, particularly during peak periods, is required.
This job is for you if you're resourceful, autonomous and able to find concrete solutions quickly, even in the face of uncertainty or the unexpected.
We're looking for a positive leader who caninspire his or her team and actively contribute to building a strong, human culture focused on collective success.
What you do
- Actively participate in bookkeeping for our corporate clients
- Supervise a team of 2 to 5 employees, monitor workload, organize priorities and oversee deliverables
- Ensure critical deadlines are met (T2, payroll, GST/QST returns, etc.).
- Act as lead representative for selected customers, including presentation of deliverables and management of business relationships
- Act as a positive leader for the team and actively contribute to nurturing a culture of mutual support, empowerment and fun at work.
- Help define the firm's objectives (profitability, customer satisfaction, performance) and ensure their execution
- Conduct performance appraisals, identify areas for improvement, and support the professional development of each team member
- Take charge of recruiting and integrating new talent (or actively collaborate in the process)
- Demonstrate a high level of accountability in all aspects of the role
- Suggest improvements to internal processes and technological tools
- Participate in outreach initiatives such as recruitment events (optional)
What we're looking for
- Bachelor of Accounting
- 5 to 8 years' experience, including hands-on experience in supervision or team management
- A CPA designation is an asset, but not required.
- Experience in a firm or growing SME/startup
- Excellent command of Canadian tax and accounting deadlines, including DAS, GST & QST, T2, instalments, etc.
- Digital tools: QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, collaborative tools
- Functional oral and written bilingualism in French and English
- Proactive, rigorous, structured and human, with a high tolerance for working under pressure
- Experience in compilation missions
What we offer
- A central role in a fast-growing company
- A young, human and technological environment
- Concrete opportunities to move into an executive role
Working environment
- 3 days a week at the Ville-Marie office (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).
- Possibility of 2 days a week of teleworking (Tuesday and Thursday) when the situation allows.
- A few days a month, visit certain customers at their offices
- Permanent full-time position.
Benefits
We offer our employees :
- Health insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Group VRSP
To apply, please send your CV to the following address:
CV@CFOand.CO
Please note that due to the large number of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.