Accountant

About CSN Collision (Canada) Inc.

CSN Collision (Canada) Inc. safely repairs more than 200,000 vehicles each year, helping Canadians get back on the road with confidence, knowing their vehicle has been restored to like-new condition. Since 2002, CSN has grown into a leader in collision repair, with over 350 locations across Canada, the United States, and Italy.

Position Overview

CSN is seeking a skilled, hands-on MSO Accountant to support the financial operations of a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven, multi-location organization. This role is responsible for managing accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of corporately owned collision repair locations. The MSO Accountant will play a key role in onboarding and integrating newly acquired locations, establishing consistent accounting practices, and ensuring financial data is accurate, scalable, and ready to support decision-making. Working closely with the MSO Controller, Corporate Accounting, Operations, and FP&A, this role supports growth by translating acquisition activity into structured, standardized financial operations. This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced, change-driven environments and enjoys building processes as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting and financial close activities for a portfolio of corporately owned locations, including newly acquired shops.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Ensure newly acquired locations are aligned with CSN reporting timelines, standards, and internal controls.
• Support post-acquisition integration, including aligning accounting policies, cleaning up financials, and transitioning opening balances.
• Prepare and analyze financial results at both shop and consolidated levels, providing insights into performance and operational trends.
• Partner with finance leadership and operations to support due diligence follow-up, post-close adjustments, and stabilization of acquired locations.
• Drive standardization and scalability of accounting processes across all locations.
• Ensure accurate and timely HST filings and compliance across multiple entities.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Complete bank reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Support financial audits and potential CRA audits related to corporately owned locations.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with ASPE, with a focus on mitigating risk during periods of growth.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies across finance and accounting functions.

Requirements

• CPA designation (or in progress) or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), corporate compliance, and tax regulations.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting.
• Experience supporting multi-location, franchise, or retail environments is an asset (especially in growth or acquisition-driven organizations).
• Experience with Nexsyis and/or the collision repair industry is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Health Savings Account.
• RRSP Matching Options.

Disclaimer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and will evolve as CSN continues to grow.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, colour, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to cultivate an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to growing our corporate team in a way that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.