Financial Accountant (CPA)

Job summary

We are seeking a curious and analytical Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to join our Finance team in Burnaby, British Columbia on a permanent, full-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to financial accounting and reporting across our global operations in Vancouver, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, while contributing to process improvements and high-quality financial insights. Why Orbis? Culture. We are committed to our Core Values. We encourage intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and collaboration across different areas of the business. Autonomy.…

Job details

We are seeking a curious and analytical Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to join our Finance team in Burnaby, British Columbia on a permanent, full-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to financial accounting and reporting across our global operations in Vancouver, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, while contributing to process improvements and high-quality financial insights. Why Orbis? Culture. We are committed to our Core Values. We encourage intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and collaboration across different areas of the business. Autonomy. You will take on meaningful responsibility early on, with support and mentorship needed to succeed. Development. We support ongoing learning through internal and external opportunities, including support for professional designations. Flexibility. A hybrid work environment that balances the needs of our clients, our teams, and the personal commitments and interests of our people. Philanthropy. Our people can contribute to society in a unique and personal way through a range of philanthropy opportunities and programmes. What will your responsibilities be? Own and contribute to close processes for multiple entities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and management, statutory and regulatory reporting Prepare and lodge detailed tax calculations and returns, in collaboration with external advisors Support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, Japan GAAP), including engagement with external auditors Process payroll and administer profit share schemes for one or more offices globally as needed Manage aspects of the procurement and payment cycle, ensuring accuracy, appropriate controls, and timely execution Partner with internal stakeholders across global offices to provide financial information and respond to queries Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis and projects to support business decision-making Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline processes, and lead initiatives to implement changes Your qualifications & experience Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation 3+ years of post-qualifying experience in public accounting or industry Strong academic track record and demonstrated commitment to continuous learning Experience with financial reporting, audit, or tax would be advantageous Strong Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (Workday Financials or similar) Familiarity with IFRS or other relevant accounting frameworks About you High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability Analytical and inquisitive, with the ability to investigate issues and think critically Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information What we offer The annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $90,000 and $115,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation also includes a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Instructions for application To complete your application, please submit your resume and transcripts (all post-secondary to this point; unofficial copies are accepted).

What you’ll do

The role involves managing close processes for multiple entities, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and various financial reports. Additionally, the accountant will support tax calculations, financial statement preparation, and process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and at least 3 years of post-qualifying experience in public accounting or industry. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting standards are also required.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus • Competitive Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Analytical · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Accounting
• Reporting
• Tax Calculations
• Financial Statements
• Payroll
• Procurement
• Payment Cycle
• Financial Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Excel
• ERP Systems
• IFRS
• Japan GAAP
• Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail