Senior Accountant

Posted Jun 23

Who We are:

Enthusiast Gaming is a leading gaming media and entertainment company, building the largest platform for video game enthusiasts and esports fans to connect and compete worldwide. Combining the elements of its five core pillars: creators, content, communities, games, and experiences, Enthusiast Gaming provides a unique opportunity for marketers to create integrated brand solutions to connect with coveted Gen Z and Millennial audiences. Through its proprietary mix of digital media, content and gaming assets, Enthusiast Gaming continues to grow its network of communities, reflecting the scale and diversity of gaming enthusiasts today.

Enthusiast Gaming is looking for a full-time Senior Accountant (remote) reporting to the Finance Manager and SVP, Finance. Salary to be determined based on experience. The Senior Accountant will be a hands-on professional and an integral member of the Finance team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist in conducting various monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance;
  • Works closely with the Finance Manager to identify process gaps and assist with meeting IFRS compliance standards for all accounting functions;
  • Assist in the annual audit and quarterly review process;
  • Assist with month-end and quarter-end closing procedures;
  • Assist in the implementation of changes to improve use and efficiency of finance processes and procedures;
  • Assist/identify and resolve finance discrepancies, recommend solutions, and communicate results;
  • Assist in providing input to process documentations and business cases, write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations;
  • Assist with bookkeeping functions of specific entities within consolidated group as assigned by the Finance team;
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and monitor KPIs;
  • Assist in period tax filings, including but not limited, to HST and Corporate taxes;
  • Assist in process development and internal control adherence and financial management;
  • Assist in providing detailed analytics to management for decision making purposes;
  • Assist in corporate financial planning, budget, and cash management functions;
  • Assist finance team in ensuring publicly filed quarterly and annual statements are filed on time and in compliance with IFRS and other related securities laws and the rules and policies of TSX;
  • Duties typically associated with those of the role of Senior Accountant; and
  • Other roles and duties as maybe reasonably assigned or requested by the VP Finance and/or Finance Manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Graduate Degree in Accounting or Finance;
  • CPA or CPA in progress preferred;
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in Accounting or Finance;
  • Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas;
  • IFRS knowledge is considered an asset; and
  • Experience using NetSuite is considered an asset.

Skill and Abilities:

  • Excellent to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office;
  • Strong Excel skills and the ability to data extract, mine, and manipulate large volumes of data;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide written and verbal communications relevant to the user;
  • Highly analytical and detailed oriented;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Demonstrated experience in a publicly listed company operating globally and driving efficiencies through the consolidation of the accounting process;
  • Strong organization and time management skills;
  • Self-starter and proactive;
  • Able to plan, prioritize, analyze, and execute on multiple tasks and requests;
  • Results-oriented with a “can do” attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and
  • Flexible and able to adapt to growing organizations and deal with the Company’s changing needs and priorities.

What We Offer:

We offer you the opportunity to join our highly collaborative and passionate organization. We anticipate continued growth over the coming years, which will provide tremendous opportunity for you to grow with us. We also offer you mentorship through the CPA EVR program.

For more information about us, please visit www.enthusiastgaming.com

Enthusiast Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes and encourages applications from all interested and qualified candidates. Enthusiast Gaming will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Enthusiast Gaming staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.