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TITLE Accountant, Private Equity
SALARY RANGE $55,000 - $70,000
BONUS Discretionary
THE PERKS
Standard Health Benefits
Extended Health Benefits
Professional Development Support
LOCATION Toronto, ON
THE OFFICE Hybrid, 4 days in office
TEAM SIZE Finance team of under 10 people
THE ROLE An individual contributor role supporting accounts payable and receivable functions across multiple corporate entities with focus on intercompany transactions, cost allocations, and administrative support.
Corporate AP/AR Operations (60%)
Construction AP Support (25%)
Reconciliations & Administration (15%)
THE TASKS Corporate AP/AR Operations
Process accounts payable and receivable for 70+ corporate entities
Code invoices properly to appropriate entities including intercompany transactions
Process legal fees, accounting fees requiring intercompany coding when entities lack bank accounts
Navigate multiple approval workflows depending on project and entity requirements
Manage monthly routine transactions across various corporate entities
Execute quarterly chargeback processes using Excel-based allocation models
Allocate shared costs (IT support, overhead) based on headcount changes
Review invoices to determine proper entity billing across complex corporate structure
Set up accounts receivable for subsidiary cost recoveries
Construction AP Support
Match invoice numbers to contract numbers with senior review oversight
Process construction payables as basic data entry with contract population
Understand job costing concepts and work-in-progress classifications
Flag discrepancies for development team review through proper workflow
Administrative Tasks & Special Projects
Perform bank reconciliations for approximately 30+ corporate entity accounts
Execute monthly credit card reconciliations processing under 100 transactions
Handle HST filings and CRA correspondence and liaison activities
Complete annual legal returns and corporate compliance filings
Support year-end close processes and audit preparations
THE COMPANY A diversified private equity company managing a portfolio of corporate entities and development projects across multiple markets. The organization operates with a lean structure while maintaining sophisticated financial operations across numerous subsidiaries and investment holdings with dynamic business priorities.
THE OPPORTUNITY Join a growing private equity company where you'll gain exposure to multi-entity accounting operations and diverse financial processes in a collaborative environment where priorities change frequently. This role offers the chance to develop expertise in complex corporate accounting while working with experienced finance professionals.
EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE By Month 1
Master bank reconciliations for corporate entities
Understand entity structure and intercompany relationships
Complete basic AP/AR processing with minimal supervision
Build relationships with approval workflow stakeholders
By Month 3
Execute quarterly chargeback processes independently using Excel allocation models
Manage Excel-based allocation models with accuracy as headcount changes
Handle routine monthly transactions across all entities
Successfully complete reconciliations and navigate multiple approval workflows
By Month 6
Process construction AP with minimal oversight using contract-based system
Identify and resolve coding discrepancies proactively between entities
Manage CRA correspondence and HST filings independently
Adapt to quarterly changes in allocation requirements as business priorities shift
By Month 12
Operate as fully independent contributor across all responsibilities
Suggest process improvements for efficiency gains across multi-entity operations
Handle dynamic workload and changing priorities without additional support
Train new team members on established procedures and entity relationships
THE SKILL SET
Minimum 2-3 years of accounts payable/receivable experience in multi-entity environment
Intermediate Excel skills including sorting, basic formulas, and allocation models
Positive attitude with willingness to adapt to shifting priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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