Senior Accountant (Contract)

CONTRACT
Title: Senior Accountant 
Term: 12-14 months (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Our Client:
A leading Toronto-based investment management organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its family office function on a 12–14 month contract. This role supports a sophisticated, multi-entity environment tied to senior principals and their affiliated investment structures.

Operating within a lean and high-performing team, this position offers exposure to complex investment portfolios, corporate entities, and personal financial affairs in a fast-paced setting requiring a high degree of ownership and discretion.

This is a hybrid position based in Toronto (three days per week in the office).

The Role:
This is a high-impact, hands-on role combining corporate accounting, investment accounting, and family office support. Acting as a key point of contact, the successful candidate will operate with significant autonomy while supporting two senior principals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and reconciling accounting records across multiple entities, including investment holding companies and foundations
• Supporting accounting for investment portfolios, including tracking transactions, valuations, and reporting (with exposure to alternative investments)
• Coordinating with external advisors on corporate and personal Canadian tax filings, including support for tax and estate planning
• Preparing cash flow reporting and managing liquidity, including monitoring inflows/outflows and deposit rollovers
• Supporting the preparation of personal financial statements, including net worth reporting
• Overseeing statutory filings, record keeping, and compliance requirements across entities
• Liaising with external accountants, legal advisors, and investment managers to ensure timely reporting
• Supporting investment operations and monitoring adherence to internal investment policies
• Managing ad hoc projects and administrative priorities in support of the principals
• Contributing to process and system improvements, including enhancements to accounting workflows

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• CPA designation (or in progress) preferred
• 3–7 years of experience in accounting, ideally within investment, financial services, or multi-entity environments
• Hands-on exposure to investment accounting or investment portfolios (alternatives/private investments preferred)
• Strong ability to work independently, manage priorities, and exercise sound judgment with minimal oversight
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems proficiency; NetSuite experience or system implementation exposure is an asset
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with senior stakeholders and external advisors
• High level of discretion and professionalism, with sensitivity to confidential information
• A flexible, “no ego” mindset with a willingness to support both accounting and administrative aspects of the role