Senior Accountant | Careers at SAF Group

About the SAF Group:

The SAF Group of entities (collectively, “SAF”, “we”, or “our”) was founded in 2014 with the ambition of becoming one of Canada’s leading alternative capital providers. We now have offices in Calgary and Vancouver, have allocated over $4.0 billion across more than 60 transactions, and are actively raising and deploying capital with a focus on generating above-average risk-adjusted returns through curated and carefully vetted credit and structured equity investments. Our team is our greatest asset. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, personal development, collaboration, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and process-driven Senior Accountant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a professional with strong communication skills, a self-starter and have a passion for accounting, financial reporting, and taking ownership of workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements for multiple entities
Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and other regulatory requirements
Manage month end and year end closing processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments, while meeting reporting deadlines
Coordinate and support external audits and tax preparation activities
Maintain and improve internal controls and support the development of accounting processes
Assist with corporate income tax and lead indirect tax reporting processes
Maintain complex revenue calculations and lead the invoicing function
Supervise, train and mentor junior accounting staff
Collaborate with cross functional teams on valuations and monitoring of credit agreements
Contribute to projects aimed at improving processes, advancing automation and enhancing the use of technology
Other ad hoc accounting tasks as required

Qualification & Skills

A post-secondary education in a business or accounting field and the completion of an accounting designation (CPA preferred)
Minimum of 3 – 5 years of accounting work experience
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate in an open, team-focused environment
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple time sensitive tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and within a team
Good work ethic, sound integrity, proven problem-solving ability
Adept at learning new software and systems
Proficiency in Allvue AltaReturn and QuickBooks will be considered an asset

What We Offer

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including HSA, WSA, vision, dental, RRSP matching, and more
Several opportunities for team-building events and activities
A supportive team culture that emphasizes excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning

How to Apply and Our Recruitment Commitments:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to careers@safgroup.ca. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SAF is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all our employees and have specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices.

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