The Accounting Manager will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide critical insights into cost efficiency and financial performance. The role requires a proactive individual with strong leadership capabilities and the technical knowledge to handle complex costing methodologies in a manufacturing environment.

Accounting Operations:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.

• Perform accounting month-end and year-end closing process.

• Prepares financial statements and ensures accurate and timely reporting of all related financial results to appropriate parties.

• Produce timely and relevant reports and analysis to help management make well-informed decisions.

• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.

• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.

• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and compliance.

Cost Accounting:

• Analyze production costs, inventory valuations, and cost of goods sold (COGS).

• Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare cost reports, variance analyses, and margin analyses to inform decision-making.

• Maintain standard costing systems and update as necessary to reflect market or production changes.

• Prepares and reviews product standard cost and intercompany pricing as requested.

• Calculate margins by products and by customers.

• Analyze sales and inventory turnover.

• Assist with calculating operations efficiency, overtime control and raw material usage variance.

• Prepare inventory and production variance analysis.

• Prepare (monthly, quarterly, and annual) cost forecasts.

• Review and approve master data changes such as BOM and recipe changes; Roll up changes into SAGE as required.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in developing annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.

• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.

• Provide departmental operation and travel expense comparison for budget control. Recommend corrective actions as needed.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Manage and mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and collaboration.

• Provide input into department’s goal setting process.

• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to streamline financial processes.

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Audit and Compliance:

• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory and company requirements.

• Maintain accurate records to support tax filings and other statutory obligations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.

• Relevant certification (i.e. CPA, CMA) preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in cost accounting or financial analysis.

• Proven track record of managing accounting teams.

• In-depth understanding of Canadian GAAP rules and regulations.

• Awareness of business trends.

• Hands-on experience with accounting software.

• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, SAGE) and advanced Excel skills.

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, manufacturing processes, and inventory control.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Bilingual in French and English.

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.