Senior Accountant

About OPA! of Greece

When we opened our first restaurant in 1998, OPA! set out to be a different sort of quick-service restaurant; one that combined delicious, wholesome Mediterranean cuisine with outstanding Customer Service. 28 years later, our mission remains the same. OPA! is now one of the most highly recognized and widely loved restaurant brands in Canada, with over 120 locations across the country. As we continue to grow, OPA! Franchisees deliver on our original promise of great Greek food and an exceptional experience for our customers.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting operations for the franchisor and corporate entities. This role combines strong financial reporting expertise with process improvement and cross-functional collaboration to support a growing national brand.

This is a temporary maternity leave coverage position from November 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028. The successful candidate will take ownership of key accounting and reporting responsibilities during this period and work closely with the finance team and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all GL accounts and reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany transactions and multi-entity consolidations.
• Lead year-end audit and external accountant relationships.

Corporate & Franchise Accounting

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for corporate locations.
• Monitor store P&Ls, labour, food cost, and operational KPIs.
• Partner with Operations to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for corporate stores.
• Maintain and reconcile franchise royalty and fee reporting.
• Support franchise sales reporting and dashboards.
• Assist with franchise financial analysis and benchmarking.

Compliance & Remittances

• Prepare and file GST returns and support other regulatory filings.
• Assist with payroll, WCB, and government remittances.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and optimize NetSuite accounting workflows.
• Support development of Power BI dashboards and reporting tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements and documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls and finance procedures.

Planning & Analysis Support

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.
• Assist leadership with financial modelling and analysis.
• Provide insights to support strategic decision-making.

Team Support

• Mentor and support the Accounting Coordinator.

Qualifications

Required

• CPA designation (or actively pursuing).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a strong asset).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset.

Preferred

• Experience in franchising, retail, restaurant, or multi-location environments.
• Experience working with dashboards or BI tools (Power BI an asset).
• Experience supporting multi-entity or consolidated financials.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with big-picture thinking.
• Ownership mindset and high accountability.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with non-finance teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Process improvement and systems mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Position Type: Temporary, Maternity Leave Coverage
Term: November 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In person