Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action? Reporting to the Controller U.S. Region, the Senior Accountant is a highly experienced, critical member of the Finance team, responsible for managing complex accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial records, and providing comprehensive financial reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Close: Drive the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes with a focus on speed, accuracy, and operational excellence.

• Complex Ledger Management: Prepare, review, and post high-level journal entries, including complex accruals, revenue allocations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.

• Financial Integrity: Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations and compile comprehensive financial statement packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for executive review.

• Solve Complex Challenges (Technical Accounting & Compliance)

• Technical Research: Dive into complex, non-routine accounting matters (e.g., ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting) and author clear, actionable technical memos.

• Audit Ownership: Serve as a lead contact for external auditors, steering annual audit preparations, managing workpapers, and ensuring seamless compliance.

• Strengthen Controls: Evaluate, refine, and maintain robust internal controls (SOX framework) to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risk.

• Partner & Innovate (Financial Analysis & Process Improvement)

• Insightful Analytics: Conduct deep-dive variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast), translating complex financial data into compelling stories and strategic recommendations for leadership.

• Budgeting & Planning: Collaborate closely with the Finance Business Partner team and Controller to shape annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts.

• Automation & Process Modernization: Identify operational bottlenecks and lead initiatives to streamline accounting workflows using modern tech tools and automation.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the strategic financial partner for key business departments, including Sales, Operations, and HR. What You Bring: Must-Haves:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience with a deep understanding of US GAAP.

• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets (pivot tables, index/match, advanced formulas, dynamic modeling).

• Problem-Solving Mindset: Exceptional analytical ability with a track record of untangling complex accounting scenarios.

Nice-to-Haves / Standout Qualifications:

• Active CPA or CMA designation (or actively working toward one).

• Hands-on experience with Workday ERP or similar enterprise systems.

• Familiarity with IFRS standards.

• Strong cross-functional communication skills with a talent for explaining financial concepts to non-finance partners.

• A proactive, self-starter mentality built for fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• This role is hybrid (3 days in the office/week) - based in New York City, NY.

• Salary Range: $100K/year - $120,000K/year USD

Salary

Range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.