Manager, Accounting Location: St. Thomas (Hybrid) Work Type: Permanent Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 + Bonus + RRSP Matching Vacancy: Existing Vacancy

This Manager, Accounting role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys managing teams, improving financial processes, analyzing business performance, and partnering with leadership to drive operational success. The right person will recognize this opportunity as a natural next step if they have experience leading accounting teams, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting multi-entity business operations.

Why This Role This role offers the opportunity to lead both Canadian and U.S. accounting operations within a growing organization that plays a critical role in the customs and logistics industry. Unlike many accounting leadership positions that focus solely on reporting, this opportunity combines people leadership, financial oversight, operational collaboration, and process improvement while providing exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives.

The Role: Manager, Accounting In this role, you will spend most of your time leading accounting teams, overseeing financial reporting, managing budgeting and forecasting activities, analyzing operational and financial performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function. You will work closely with finance leadership, department managers, and operational teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective decision-making. Key Responsibilities Include: Managing, mentoring, and developing Canadian and U.S. Accounting Teams Overseeing the preparation and distribution of accurate and timely financial statements Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Analyzing financial and operational performance across business units Collaborating with departmental leaders on financial results, cost management, and business initiatives Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability Maintaining documentation for financial processes, procedures, and policies Monitoring regulatory and legislative changes to ensure compliance Acting as the Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) on organizational projects Supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as required Liaising with external auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory bodies

What You'll Bring CPA designation University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience Minimum 5 years of experience leading, mentoring, and developing accounting teams Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced accounting environment Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite Experience supporting day-to-day accounting operations and administrative functions Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to communicate financial information effectively to leaders and non-financial stakeholders Bilingual Spanish and English language skills are required Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities

Benefits & Environment This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and customer-focused organization that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside experienced leaders while helping drive financial performance, process excellence, and team development across both Canadian and U.S. operations. The organization offers a supportive environment where finance is viewed as a strategic business partner and where employee development, leadership growth, and operational excellence are highly valued.

If this Manager, Accounting opportunity sounds like the right next step in your career, apply today.

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, please reach out to your closest Drake office. This hiring process may use AI-enabled tools to support the recruitment and selection process.