Senior Accountant

About Food Service Solutions

At Food Service Solutions (FSS), we are passionate about delivering exceptional products and service to the commercial foodservice industry across North America. With operations in both Canada and the USA, we represent premium global brands and support our customers with distribution, technical service, and training.

We are a growth-oriented company with strong double-digit expansion and an entrepreneurial spirit grounded in integrity, accountability, and results. At FSS, culture matters—we value people who take ownership, solve problems creatively, and never stop learning. We foster a respectful, driven, and collaborative environment—where doing what's right matters more than doing what's easy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 
career-minded Senior Accountant
 who brings a balance of sharp financial acumen, operational curiosity, and a long-term leadership mindset. This is a key role on our Finance team, with knowledge of the U.S. and Canadian entity's P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced CPA who has spent time in private accounting with hands-on experience in a mid-sized, fast-moving company. You're now looking for your next step—a role with influence, exposure, and the opportunity to grow into a 
Controller or Finance Director
 position within 2–4 years, based on performance and company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and report monthly and quarterly financial results for the U.S. entity
• Manage entity's balance sheet integrity and ensure timely reconciliations
• Develop and monitor weekly cash flow forecasts and reporting
• Contribute to month-end close for both U.S. and Canadian entities
• Assist with intercompany transactions and consolidation
• Help build robust reporting packages for executive leadership
• Maintain and improve internal controls, processes, and documentation
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements and automation opportunities
• Lead select audit preparation activities (internal and external)
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and service teams to support financial understanding and accountability
• Provide insights that drive performance and support strategic decisions

Success in This Role Looks Like…

• Accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting by Day 5 each month
• Meaningful cash flow forecasting that supports proactive business decisions
• Audit-ready reconciliations and internal controls
• Trusted as a go-to finance partner across departments
• Visible contribution to building a scalable, future-ready finance function

Tools We Use

• Reporting & Analysis:
   Power BI, Microsoft Excel
• Collaboration:
   Outlook, Microsoft Teams

Qualifications

• CPA designation (Canada or U.S.)
• 3–5 years in private industry, ideally in a mid-sized, growth-oriented business
• Preferably with knowledge of Canada and U.S. GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proven ability to own and lead financial reporting for a business unit or division

Who You Are

• Serious about your career
   – You're motivated to grow and step into a leadership role
• Hands-on and detail-oriented
   – You thrive on accuracy, ownership, and accountability
• Business curious
   – You ask "why", connect financials to business operations, and offer insights
• Grounded and humble
   – You collaborate well and don't shy away from rolling up your sleeves
• Values-driven
   – You align with our core values: Accountability, Customer Success, Integrity, and Continuous Improvement

What We Offer

• A seat at the table in a growing, entrepreneurial company
• Exposure to cross-border operations and senior leadership
• Competitive compensation, including:
• Annual performance-based bonus
• CPA support and continuing education
• Mentorship and a clear career path toward a Controller or Finance Director role
• A culture that values service, excellence, and people

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $61,582.70-$80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CPA (preferred)
• Work Location: Milton, ON