Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

COVE

Dartmouth NS

Who is COVE

COVE is a tech hub and commercialization partner home to more than 400 organizations that use its facilitiesservicesand programs.COVE brings together industry academia and government to accelerate marine technology development and commercialization - from seabed to space - ensuring resilient supply chains built with Canadian solutions. Through its vast international network COVE has been at the forefront of providing invaluable networking opportunities fostering connections and leading discussions within the global marine technology community.

COVE spearheads programs aimed at nurturing talentexpeditingthe release of technology products and bolstering the success of emerging ventures by startups scaleups and SMEs. These initiatives coupled with COVEs ability to harness diverse skills andexpertisenationally within the innovation ecosystem serve as an enabler for overcoming industry challenges driving economic growth and delivering value to investors.

As COVE experiences rapid expansion we are activelyseekingto expand our team to further bolster our transformational influence on the marine sector. We recognize that our journey toward this goal hinges on the strength of our team-a group of individuals who collaborate innovate and continually strive for excellence. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey of discovery and advancement.

The Opportunity

The SeniorFinancialAccountantis responsible forleading keycore accountingoperations ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information supporting month-end and year-endprocessesandprovidingexpert guidance on complex financial matters. This role manages general ledger activities prepares financial statements supports audits ensures compliancewith accounting standards anddrives improvements to financial controls and processes.

The SeniorFinancialAccountantalsois a subject matter expert for technical accountingmentorsjunior staff andsupports operational and strategic decision making.Working both independently andcollaboratively with cross functional teams this role requires exceptional attention to detail strong analytical skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The SeniorFinancialAccountant will handle sensitive financial informationensuring confidentiality. Multitasking andinterpersonal skills are essential for this position.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the preparation of financial reporting including preparingmonthlyquarterlyand year-end financial statementsand reports ensuring adherence to GAAP and internal reporting standards.

• Oversee thefull cycle accounting process reviewing journal entries accruals and adjusting entries for accuracy and strategic standards.

• Provide senior-level analysis and commentary on financial results to inform executive decision-making.

• Provide technical accountingexpertiseandinterpret and apply complex accounting standardsproviding recommendations on accounting treatmentsfor unique transactions and agreementsensuringCOVEremainscompliant with evolving regulatory requirements.

• Provide senior oversight of theaccounts payable accounts receivable expense management and payroll accounting.

• Lead preparation forinternal and external auditsto ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulationsand act as primaryliaison with auditors.

• Oversee the preparationof statutory filings including HST/GST returns compliance reports and funder requiredfinancial schedules.

• Lead enhancements to ERP accounting modules workflows chart of accounts and reporting capabilities advancing continuous improvement initiatives aimed at scalability and operational excellence.

• Assistin developing and implementing financial policiesand controlsand managing risk.

• Support the finance team with ad-hoc analysis presentations and special projects as.

• Ensure compliance with COVEs policies and procedures including human resources safety and operational standards.

• Take onadditionalresponsibilities asto support the success and growth of COVEs programs and strategic initiatives.

What You Bring:

• CPA Designation.
• Bachelors Degree in Finance AccountingEconomicsor Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP internal control frameworks and financial reporting best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thrives in a fast paced challenging and ever-changing environment with a commitment to achieving results and achieving deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in account reconciliations and large data sets.
• Advanced experience in ERP systems and excel e.g. SAP QuickBooks Oracle etc. is preferred.
• Ability to interpret and resolve financial transaction issues.
• Professional attitude with a strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task and ability to adapt to changing priorities problem solve and be efficient in a fast-paced environment is a must.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with an aptitude for numbers.
• Ability to act responsibly and ethically when working with sensitive financial information whether it is company or personal information with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Additional Assets:

• Additional credentials such as an MBA or CFA is desirable.
• Experience in the Not-for-Profit sector.
• Exposure to the marine industry is an asset.
  

Working at COVE

At our core we are a team driven by our passion for empowering marine tech innovators serving as unwavering advocates for every visionary who walks through our doors. Integrity creativity and diversity are not just values to us - they are the bedrock of our identity. We thrive within an integrated team environment where collective efforts culminate in tangible results. Embracing diversity in our workforce is paramount for fostering genuine collaboration and fulfilling the impactful responsibilities we hold within our community. We cultivate a workplace culture that celebrates individual differences ensuring that each persons unique talents and strengths are fully recognized appreciated and utilized. Operating within a hybrid and flexible work environment allows us to optimize the collective potential of our highly collaborative team enabling us to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working for a dynamic growing company on meaningful projects that find solutions to real-life problems.
• Vacation personal days and sick time
• Remote work and flexible work hours
• Team wide bonding activities and casual work environment
• Tech focused office location convenient via transit and bike paths
• Employee wellbeing including full medical & dental benefits and a health spending account
• Group RRSP matching program & Income Insurance Plans
• Maternity & parental leave top-up allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Competitive salary

Talent Pool

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts we continually identify candidates who demonstrate the skills experience and potential to contribute to our organization. By submitting your application you will be considered for current and future opportunities that match your qualifications and interests.

Should your profile align with our current or future needs a member of our recruitment team may reach out to you to discuss potential opportunities and to further assess your fit for specific roles within our organization.

Dont meet every single requirement At COVE we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align with every single qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are committed to ensuring accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

We offer an excellent working environment where life balance is valued. Our people and their commitment to quality work is what drives our success. You can find out more information about COVE at.Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience note that relocation costs are not supported.

To be considered for this position please apply online by clicking deadline for submission is January 27th 2026 at 5pm (Atlantic). We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC