Join CoolIT, an Ecolab Company, a global leader in Direct Liquid Cooling technology for data centers, supercomputers, and high-performance computing environments.
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller and Controller, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to CoolIT's continued integration into Ecolab, a Fortune 500 public company. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close activities, accounting research, process improvements, and internal control enhancements while helping build scalable finance processes in a dynamic and evolving environment.
This position is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys solving complex challenges, and brings a proactive, self-starter mindset to their work.
What’s in it For You
- Day 1 Coverage: Employer-paid comprehensive benefits, including dental, prescription drug, vision, paramedical coverage, and a $1,000 annual Health Spending Account.
- RRSP: 2% employer-sponsored contribution.
- Enjoy three weeks of vacation, six flex days, and a one-week paid company-wide holiday shutdown.
- $1,000 Annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning, skill development, and career growth.
- Dress for your day in a casual, professional environment.
- Work in a hybrid environment.
What You Will Do
- Work closely with the Assistant Controller and Controller to support CoolIT's continued integration into Ecolab and its public-company accounting and reporting environment.
- Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting deliverables.
- Own assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, proactively investigating and resolving variances, discrepancies, and accounting issues.
- Support complex accounting matters by researching accounting guidance and developing practical solutions for new and evolving business challenges.
- Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to provide meaningful insights to Finance leadership.
- Support external audits, tax compliance activities, internal reporting, and public-company reporting requirements.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other business functions to understand transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, reporting capabilities, and system functionality.
- Lead or participate in process improvement, automation, ERP, and finance transformation initiatives.
- Assist with the development and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide guidance, review, and mentorship to junior accounting team members.
- Take ownership of new projects and evolving priorities while demonstrating strong judgment and adaptability in a changing business environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or active enrollment in the CPA program is a must.
- Previous public accounting experience.
- 4-7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Must have experience in a U.S. GAAP or IFRS reporting standards and environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analysis of large and complex data sets.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA designation.
- Experience in a manufacturing, technology, or other complex operational environment.
- Experience with NetSuite and/or SAP ERP systems.
- Experience supporting a public-company reporting environment.
- Experience with finance transformation, process improvement, or automation initiatives.
- Exposure to internal control frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive issues through to resolution.
We thank every candidate in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. Please note: immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks, including criminal record checks and education verification.
ABOUT COOLIT, AN ECOLAB COMPANY
Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.
Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.
As demand for generative AI, high-performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
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During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.
