senior accountant

*Position Summary*

Valcom Manufacturing Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting and financial reporting activities of Valcom Antennas, the Group's holding companies, a registered charity, and several affiliated entities.

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end processes, preparing financial reporting, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple business entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional seeking exposure to a diverse portfolio that includes manufacturing operations, holding companies, investments, charitable organizations, and other affiliated businesses within a growing corporate group.

*Key Responsibilities*

*Accounting & Bookkeeping*

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records across multiple entities.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger transactions, and banking activities.
• Prepare monthly and year-end journal entries.
• Maintain fixed asset, investment, and related accounting records.
• Record and reconcile investment income, dividends, interest, management fees, and other investment-related transactions.
• Manage intercompany transactions, loans, advances, and balances between related entities.
• Ensure all transactions are properly coded, documented, and supported.

*Financial Reporting*

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Produce balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and other financial analyses as required.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Maintain supporting schedules for key balance sheet accounts.
• Provide financial information and analysis to ownership and management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities.

*Cash Management & Banking*

• Monitor cash balances, banking activity, and upcoming financial obligations.
• Prepare and coordinate electronic payments, transfers, and cheque runs.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts.
• Maintain banking records and related documentation.
• Assist with cash management and fund transfers between related entities.
• Ensure appropriate authorization and supporting documentation is maintained for financial transactions.

*Tax & Year-End Support*

• Maintain accounting records and working papers required for corporate tax reporting.
• Coordinate year-end requirements with external accountants and advisors.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for tax filings.
• Assist with GST/HST filings and other government remittances.
• Track shareholder loans, dividends, management fees, and other transactions with tax implications.
• Respond to information requests from auditors, accountants, tax advisors, and professional service providers.

*Investment & Corporate Administration*

• Maintain accurate records of investments and ownership interests.
• Track investment purchases, sales, distributions, dividends, interest income, and related expenses.
• Maintain schedules for shareholder loans and related-party transactions.
• Support the maintenance of corporate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting requirements related to acquisitions, divestitures, financing activities, and corporate restructuring initiatives.

*Internal Controls & Compliance*

• Maintain strong financial controls and proper supporting documentation.
• Identify unusual transactions, risks, or discrepancies and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Support compliance with internal controls, authorization processes, and accounting policies.
• Safeguard confidential financial, ownership, investment, compensation, and business information.
• Protect sensitive financial records and ensure appropriate confidentiality practices are maintained.

*Qualifications & Experience*

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting,