Senior Accountant

Position Title: Senior Accountant

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. Our mission is to be the most trusted lending solution in Canada by putting people first, focusing on their success, and always doing the right thing.

We pride ourselves on a caring approach, strong expertise and a culture that values relationships over transactions. Our “kitchen-table lending” philosophy means we take the time to build trust, listen, educate and find the right solution for each client.

As our Senior Accountant, you will be at the heart of our numbers game—keeping financial reporting on point, managing compliance with regulations and ensuring financial integrity across the organization. Your day will involve mastering cash flows, managing monthly working papers, analyzing departmental variances and providing auditors with meticulous documentation.

We operate as trusted advisors, delivering short-term lending solutions in a fast-paced, proactive office environment. This role will contribute to risk and compliance management, working closely with peers across the firm.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, BBA or related field.
• Working towards an accounting designation.
• Minimum two years of industry or related accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with Quick Books and other small-business accounting systems is an asset.
• Experience with corporate banking systems and electronic fund transactions is an asset.

Financial Reporting (75%)

• Complete daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting.
• Manage weekly cash management activities.
• File monthly and quarterly GST and tax reports.
• Conduct monthly departmental variance analysis and disbursement to departments.
• Complete monthly ASC reporting requirements.
• Prepare month-end schedules, reconciliations and TMO related reports.
• Manage and account for subsidiary Percent Equity LP.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Support external audits by providing required documentation.
• Perform other ad-hoc financial reporting as needed.

Compliance (15%)

• Ensure compliance with Real Estate Act, Privacy Act, Securities Act, Business Corporations Act, Fair Trading Act and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain IFRS compliance in our reporting.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and corporate policy adherence.
• Support accounting and reporting for CHMIC related companies (Charitable Foundation of the Family, Percent Equity LP, and Simplicity Asset Management).

General Administrative Activities (10%)

• Develop accounting processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with peers and other departments.
• Assist and coordinate group activities.

Our mission is to be the most trusted mortgage lender in Canada, empowering our customers, investors and partners to grow in thriving communities. We offer a supportive culture, continuous learning and the opportunity to make an impact.

An inclusive workplace with competitive salary, bonus program, share ownership opportunities, extended health and dental benefits, free on-site fitness facility, convenient location and free parking. Full training and support will be provided to ensure your success.

Note: Candidates applying must be authorized to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.