Lord Cultural Resources is the global practice leader in cultural sector planning. Since 1981, we have helped to create, plan, and operate cultural spaces and places in more than 460 cities, in 57 countries on six continents.

Our clients include some of the world's most respected and venerable cultural institutions. Lord Cultural Resources has ongoing projects around the world, a focus on physical and digital visitor experiences, and unmatched knowledge of the changing cultural landscape. Lord offers exciting opportunities to make a positive, lasting impact.

We are thinkers, collaborators, and problem solvers. We employ a human-centric approach to all our projects, engaging with stakeholders, communities, and subject matter experts, to ensure that visitor and user needs, and expectations are first and foremost in an ever-evolving and competitive market. Our team of designers and architects, planners, writers, market and financial specialists and experience creators apply their expertise to a wide spectrum of cultural projects, offering a broad range of integrated services.

We plan and develop implementable solutions, help create new visitor experiences and craft visionary strategies for museums, universities, mixed-use developments, cultural centers, art galleries, science centers, world expositions, visitor centers, heritage sites, festivals, theaters, archives, libraries, gardens, conservatories, and arboreta around the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Lord Cultural Resources, we live diversity and inclusion through our teams in Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Mumbai, China, and Europe who communicate in 15 languages. We strengthen belonging, learning, and gaining strength from the many communities of gender, culture, race, and ethnicity we serve.

We know that inclusion is a process that requires daily focus. We actively work to create new leadership opportunities for racialized culture sector professionals: We established "Fellowship 2020 for Black Americans in Arts, Culture and Museums" in collaboration with the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) to achieve sustainable leadership positions in the cultural space. In 2021, we founded the BlPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Fellowship, www.bipocfellowship.ca, to develop new leadership opportunities for BlPOC professionals in the Canadian arts and culture sectors. We are also providing coaching services to the "Professional Alliance for Curators of Color (PACC)" - a project of the Association of Art Museum Curators.

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Accountant with 5 years of experience in an architectural, engineering, design, or similar industry. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Previous experience with Deltek Vision or similar time and billing ERP software in a project-based environment is preferred. The position is based in our Toronto office.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant ensures that the accounting department runs effectively and efficiently, contributes to and ensures the completion of a diverse range of accounting duties including project accounting, reporting, department management, general accounting, and general administration.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General Accounting

• Work with the CFO and other Accounting Staff to balance responsibilities and workflow changes from time to time;
• Assist in preparation of month-end and year-end financial statements;
• Assist in preparing year-end schedules for the preparation of annual financial statements;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and/or annual HST returns and monthly HSBC and EDC reports in coordination with the CFO;
• Reconcile credit card statements and expense report; resolve credit card issues;
• Prepare the Accounts Payable cash requirements report for weekly cheque run for review by CFO;
• Initiate wire transfer payments;
• Process and post monthly payments such as: rents, tax installments, WSIB, etc.;
• Reconcile and post telecommunication, courier and other company accounts;
• Reconcile employee accounts monthly and pay out of pocket expenses;
• Maintain monthly billing forecast for all Lord entities; i.e. parent as well as subsidiary companies;
• Maintain general ledger for a number of entities i.e. parent as well as subsidiary companies;
• Organize and maintain accounts payable files;
• Other accounting tasks and reports as needed.

Project Accounting

• As a senior member of the Accounting Team, manage all financial aspects of assigned projects including assisting other Accounting Team member(s) in managing their projects i.e. set up, billing, costing and analysis - including:
• Supporting Project Managers in setting up and managing projects in ERP system;
• Completion of all necessary paperwork (i.e. project control sheet, contracts etc.);
• Conducting monthly interviews with Project Mangers to monitor all financial changes to the project, updating reports as necessary;
• Processing expenses (expense reports, Subcontractor invoices);
• Processing Client billings on Project Manager’s instruction;
• Accounts receivable collections;
• Month-end project revenue recognition and costing analysis
• Prepare project analysis and profitability reports for the Management Team;
• Compiling financial analysis reports for Project Mangers, monthly or as needed;
• Completion of final analysis upon completion of project.

Administration

• Act as the go to person for all Accounting related questions and support for the Consulting Team;
• Work with the CFO to streamline processes with a view to improving efficiencies and simplifying department’s working;
• Participate and represent Finance team in team and company meetings;
• Peer coach, train, and coordinate with other Accounting staff in the performance of duties;
• Assist Chief Financial Officer in hiring of new staff;
• Administrative tasks such as responding to information requests, assistance in planning and execution of office events, and completion of timesheets;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be a motivated, committed and an adaptable team player. The candidate will have excellent communication skills, take initiative, be detail oriented and quality conscious, and have proven time and project management skills. Other key qualifications include:

• A Diploma, or Bachelor level degree related to Accounting;
• 5-7 years’ relevant experience;
• Experience working with computerized accounting package (Deltek Vision would be an asset);
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping entries;
• Understanding of financial statements and chart of accounts set up;
• Experience with general ledger account reconciliation and analysis;
• Experience working with multiple currencies;
• Proven customer service success;
• Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills (additional languages an asset);
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), including advanced experience using MS Excel;
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to create great working relationships with all levels within the company;
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team setting;
• A genuine interest in the culture, museums and the arts.

Lord Cultural Resources is an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome cultural diversity in our workforce. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Lord Cultural Resources will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise us in your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in TORONTO, ON

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