Senior Corporate Accountant

Highline Forming Inc. is dedicated to excellence and innovation in every aspect of our operations. As a leader in the construction industry, we are committed to fostering growth, efficiency, and sustainability. Join our Highline Finance team and contribute to shaping a dynamic future while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and precision.

As the Corporate Accountant, you will ensure day-to-day financial activities are executed accurately and efficiently while driving continuous improvement in processes and accounting controls.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain and improve audit process to achieve 0 critical audit exceptions
• Ensure compliance with union remittances, tax filings, and government deadlines (EHT, WSIB, Source Deductions, HST)
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly closings and government filings
• Process on-time, error-free payroll
• Maintain positive monthly cash flow
• Ensure accuracy in revenue and expense forecasts and support budgeting processes with insightful variance analysis
• Process, review, and enter invoices accurately
• Complete all general ledger and bank reconciliations and complete periodic audits
• Identify bottlenecks and enhance efficiency through streamlined workflows and Lean problem-solving methods
• Ensure that all financial recording is conducted according to Canadian GAAP
• Oversee all construction draw receipts, submissions, payments and employee payroll
• Other duties as required

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting
• CPA designation
• Accounting experience within the construction industry is an asset
• Proven track record of success in financial reporting, forecasting, and process optimization
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, financial modeling, macros/VBA, Power Query)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and ability to adapt to new accounting software
• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, corporate taxation, auditing principles, and financial reporting standards
• Strong analytical thinking with a focus on delivering actionable insights
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple priorities under pressure
• Effective communicator, presenting complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset, valuing input from peers and contributing to team success
• High attention to detail with a results-oriented approach
• Integrity and ethical conduct in handling confidential financial information
• Passion for continuous learning, process improvement, and delivering results with resilience

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Learning & Development Reimbursement: Highline encourages team members to never stop learning and continuously improve. We provide employees with tuition and education reimbursements to support team members in their development.
• Competitive Paid Time Off: Team members are provided with 15 days of Vacation, 5 paid Wellness Days and 3 paid Sick Days annually.
• Competitive Salaries: We regularly conduct compensation market reviews to ensure our total compensation package remains competitive.
• Employee Home Ownership Program: Employees have the opportunity to live in the beautiful communities we create through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Eligible team members will receive a % discount off the total purchase price.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan: Employee provides all full-time team members and dependents with coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision care, paramedical practitioners, life insurance and more.
• Flexible Health, Lifestyle & Wellness Personal Spending Account: Annual health, lifestyle & wellness spending accounts that can be used for fitness classes, gym memberships, family & pet needs, additional health benefits and more!
• Dedicated Online Mental Health Partner: We understand how important mental wellbeing is for our employees, which is why we have partnered with an online therapy provider that employees can access 24/7.

Highline Forming puts a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. We are a people-first employer that fosters an environment where team members are empowered to make improvements. Highline Forming will be the trusted formwork partner in the construction industry by transforming our customers’ experience.. Highline Forming enhances the skyline and built environment with the highest safety, quality, and on time delivery.

Highline Forming is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Highline Forming is committed to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. We hire based on merit and are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Highline Forming will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation, please inform Human Resources.