Senior Accountant

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Position reports to: Controller

Position status: Full-Time

Position category: Permanent

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Work hours: Monday Friday 8am 5pm (40 hours/week) In-office

Expected Start Date: after January 10, 2025

Calvert Home Mortgage (CHMIC) is a full-service alternative mortgage investment firm that supports homeowners, investors, and brokers to achieve their goals by seeing the person behind every mortgage. We are on a mission to be the most trusted lending solution in Canada by putting people first, focusing on their success, and always doing the right thing.

Simply put, our team is the best in the business. Our expertise and experience are unrivalled -but its our caring approach that really sets us apart.

Calverts longevity and continued success is due to our shared sense of purpose and the understanding that relationships are far more important than transactions. We were founded on the principle of kitchen table lending -taking the time to build trust by listening to our customers, understanding their unique needs and goals, educating them on their options, and finding a solution that's right for them. That might sound obvious but, in our experience, its not the norm.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to be a part of an exciting growth-focused company who truly cares about its employees. At Calvert Home Mortgage we are champions of a culture that creates a positive work environment, which will allow you to thrive and be a contributor to the long-term success of the company.

At Calvert Home Mortgage we offer competitive salaries, a bonus program, share ownership, extended health and dental benefits, a free on-site fitness facility, a location that avoids the downtown commute and free parking.

WHATS THE BIG IDEA?

As our Senior Accountant, you will be at the heart of our numbers game From keeping our financial reporting on point to ensuring compliance with various acts and regulations, you'll be the go-to expert for maintaining financial integrity across our organization. Your day might include mastering cash flows, managing monthly working papers, analyzing departmental variances, and dazzling auditors with meticulously prepared documentation.

But wait, there's more You'll collaborate with peers, streamline accounting processes, and play a key role in group activities, like a ERP implementation because numbers are more fun when you're part of a team. If IFRS compliance, Alberta Securities Commission reporting, and crafting financial statements get your calculator clicking, this is the perfect role for you. Join us and lets make balance sheets exciting"

HOW DO WE WORK?

As an organization we aim to be trusted advisors, offering an effortless experience in providing short-term lending solutions for the personal and financial success of our clients. Offering the best solutions is highly dependent on the management of risk and compliance within our industry. This role will be a key contributor with the ability to manage and analyze risk. We value a productive, proactive, and fast-paced office environment.

HOW DO YOU FIT IN?

The successful individual will have the following experience, education, and ability to develop these demonstrated skills:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting BBA or similar
• Working towards an accounting designation
• Minimum two years of industry experience or accounting related experience
• High degree of analytical and critical analysis skills
• Experience with a small business accounting system such as QuickBooks would be considered an asset
• Experience with corporate banking systems and electronic fund transactions would be considered an asset

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Financial Reporting 75%

• Complete the daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting
• Complete weekly Cash Management
• Complete monthly and quarterly GST and Tax reporting and filing
• Complete monthly departmental variance analysis and disbursement to depts.
• Complete monthly ASC reporting requirements.
• Prepare month end schedules/ reconciliations and TMO related reporting as per allocation schedule
• Management and accounting of subsidiary, Percent Equity LP.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assisting with the external financial audit and providing necessary documentation
• Other ad hoc financial reporting

Compliance 15%

• Comply with regulations including but not limited to Real Estate Act, Privacy Act, Securities Act, Business Corporations Act Fair Trading Act, etc.;
• Compliance with IFRS in our reporting
• Assist in maintaining internal controls
• Adhere to corporate policy
• Assist in accounting and reporting for other CHMIC related companies (Charitable Foundation of the Family, Percent Equity LP and Simplicity Asset Management)

General Administrative Activities 10%

• Assist in the development of accounting processes and procedures
• Work with peers and other departments
• Assist and coordinate group activity

WHY CALVERT HOME MORTGAGE?

Calvert Home Mortgage's mission is to be the most trusted mortgage lender in Canada so that our customers, investors and partners succeed and grow in thriving communities. We are a team of focused individuals who care about both our internal and external clients, and who serve each other by delivering the most timely and competitive service.

Imagine building a career you can be proud of, where doing things right is always the right thing to do and where everyone you work with will both support and inspire you. At Calvert, you will be respected for your unique skills and experience, encouraged to show up authentically every single day, and surrounded by some of the best in the industry to help you learn and grow.

WHAT WE OFFER:

An opportunity to be a part of a culture committed to truly making a difference in the personal and financial success of others. We are an equitable employer offering a wide range of employee benefits, including a competitive salary, bonus program, opportunity for share ownership and extended health and dental benefits. Full training and support for the individual to be successful in this role will be provided.

For more information about Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation, please visit our website at

Please note that candidates applying for openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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