Accounting Manager

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$120,000–$135,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead the accounting team and oversee monthly close, reconciliations, audits, and the preparation and review of financial statements and reporting packages. Drive process improvements, automation, systems and finance transformation projects, while strengthening internal controls and developing team members.

Job details

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals We are looking for customer-oriented, motivated individuals to join our professional team. Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work. Why Work with Us? Perks! Competitive salary Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company RRSP Match Safety-minded organization Stable, year-round employment Continuous training, learning and development opportunities Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility Job Scope You will report directly to the VP Finance and be responsible for leading the accounting team. Key responsibilities include managing the monthly financial close process, overseeing account reconciliations, supporting the preparation of financial statements, and analyzing financial information to evaluate current and future performance. This role will also lead department projects and process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and add value to the organization. What You’ll Be Doing Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the monthly close process and drive continuous improvements to the month-end financial reporting cycle. Lead audit coordination activities and maintain strong relationships with external auditors. Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and internal control enhancements across the accounting function. Lead finance transformation initiatives, including systems enhancements and workflow optimization. Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding matters. Utilize analytical review procedures to assess journal entries, account activity, and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, management reporting, and ad hoc analyses to support business decisions. Ensure that the appropriate accounting and internal control policies, procedures and practices are implemented to enable the preparation of financial statements. Be a project manager for new projects that add value to the organization. Respond to internal or external requests and inquiries in a professional and timely manner. Own the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules. Manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and workload of the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate completion of responsibilities. Support the VP Finance in strengthening financial processes, internal controls, reporting capabilities, and strategic finance initiatives across the organization. Lead, coach, develop, and mentor members of the accounting team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Perform other duties and special projects as required. Qualifications And Requirements What You’ll Bring to the Team Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting. CPA designation required Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role Public accounting experience at a national or regional CPA firm and/or 3+ years of external audit experience is strongly preferred. Previous experience in a related field, and knowledge of rental construction equipment is an asset. In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled productivity tools. Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, and process automation solutions is highly desirable. Prior experience with Texada will be an asset. Prior experience with BlackLine will be an asset. Proficient with full-cycle accounting. Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting. Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong communications and interpersonal skills and a willingness to take initiative. Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and accountability. Want to learn more about career opportunities at Cooper Equipment Rentals? Visit our Careers page to view Day in the Life videos cooperequipment.ca/careers. At Cooper Equipment Rentals, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace where everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We use AI-assisted technology to support parts of our recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our team using human judgment. Pay Range $120,000 - $135,000 annually Location: 255 Longside Drive, Unit 103 Mississauga, ON L5W 0G7

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting, a CPA designation, and at least five years of progressive accounting experience, including three years in a leadership or management role. Candidates should have strong accounting and reporting knowledge, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and experience with ERP and automation tools; public accounting or external audit experience is preferred.