We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to join our multinational organization. This individual will play a key role in overseeing tax compliance, financial statement preparation, and general accounting operations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations (US, Canada, UK), and financial reporting, as well as experience in a manufacturing environment. This role also involves managing a general accountant and collaborating across departments to ensure financial accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage and supervise general accounting activities, including performance oversight of a General Accountant.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial information and provide insightful commentary on variances and trends.
• Prepare and review complex accruals, including payroll and recurring journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules; track projects for capitalization and manage depreciation entries.
• Ensure proper intercompany accounting, including balancing, elimination entries, and schedule maintenance.
• Manage compliance with state, provincial, federal, and international tax requirements (sales tax, HST, VAT, etc.), including coordination of tax returns and payments.
• Support external audit and tax engagements, including preparation of documentation and responses.
• Load and validate monthly financial data in consolidation/reporting systems, ensuring proper roll-up and elimination of intercompany transactions.
• Calculate FX revaluations for non-subledger accounts.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by providing key financial insights and ensuring alignment with actuals within area.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and business processes.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled and reviewed monthly.
• Coordinate SRED claims and assist with other regulatory filings, such as Statistics Canada and environmental reporting.
• Provide input into departmental goal-setting and contribute to cross-functional financial improvements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• CPA or CMA designation (preferred) with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including experience as a Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and tax regulations in Canada, the US, and the UK (UK is an asset).
• Proven experience in financial statement preparation and tax support (in collaboration with external firms).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, PivotTables).
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end processes, audits, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Effective communicator with the ability to liaise across departments and regions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting Manager: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person