Senior Accountant

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Job Summary

Hybrid
582 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 1Y9
full-time . February 27, 2026

Description

Location: 582 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1Y9

Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Vacancy Status: This posting is for a current upcoming vacancy within the organization as a result of a retirement.

About HumanBranding

HumanBranding is a dynamic, client-focused professional services firm dedicated to delivering exceptional value and results. Our collaborative, inclusive culture encourages innovation, integrity, and continuous learning. We believe in fostering a workplace where people feel empowered, valued, and inspired to contribute their best work. We are committed to diversity, equity, and sustainability in all aspects of our business. To learn more about us, please visit our website:www.humanbranding.com

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. This position will report directly to the Director, Finance & Accounting.

The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement with Tuesdays and Wednesdays being in-office days, plus the first Monday of each month to align with all staffing meetings.

The Senior Accountant at Human Branding plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organization. This individual will own the full accounting cycle — from month-end close and financial statement preparation to tax compliance and procurement oversight — ensuring that Human Branding’s financial operations run seamlessly.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. They bring a high level of ownership to their work, communicate clearly across teams, and understand the importance of accurate and timely financial information in driving sound business decisions.

We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage, including a health spending account

  • Generous paid vacation

  • An annual performance bonus

  • Opportunity to create a significant impact in a growing company

  • Professional development and growth opportunities

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Manage full-cycle accounting including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

  • Support multi-entity operations in Canada and the U.S., maintaining chart of accounts and accounting policies

  • Conduct period-over-period analysis and variance commentary to support management insights

  • Own month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating with external accountants and ensuring timely completion

  • Oversee finance operations, including AR, AP, cash flow forecasting, vendor payments, and revenue recognition

  • Ensure tax compliance with HST/GST returns, income tax installments, and regulatory filings

  • Provide procurement oversight, approving expenditures and reviewing vendor agreements

  • Maintain and optimize financial systems (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite), ensuring data integrity and workflow efficiency

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system enhancement

  • Collaborate cross-functionally, providing guidance to internal teams and acting as the go-to accounting resource

  • Contribute to strategic projects as directed by the Director, including ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA designation is strongly preferred

Experience

  • 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience

  • Minimum 2 years in a senior-level or standalone accounting role with ownership of the full accounting cycle

  • Experience managing a full-cycle accounting function, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation 

  • Experience working in a multi-entity environment (Canada and U.S.) is strongly preferred

  • Experience within a professional services or consulting environment is considered an asset

Technical Requirements

  • Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred; Sage or NetSuite considered an asset)

  • Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Experience with HST/GST filings and regulatory compliance processes

  • Comfortable learning, optimizing, and implementing financial systems and digital tools, including AI-enabled platforms

Additional Requirements

  • Legally eligible to work in Canada

  • Ability to work in a hybrid structure (in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and the first Monday of each month in Toronto)

  • Valid passport with ability to travel occasionally, if required

  • Fluent in written and verbal English

We would love to hear from you if you want to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Applicants selected for interviews will be notified within legislated timelines.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

HumanBranding is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process or need this job posting in an alternative format.

HumanBranding does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants — all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Compensation

$70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year