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Accounting Manager

Mississauga, Ontario
CA$70,490 - CA$77,539/yearly
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Our client is a Canadian-based air cargo leader specializing in time-sensitive, overnight delivery services coast-to-coast. Operating a dedicated fleet with national reach and international capabilities, they play a critical role in keeping supply chains moving for major brands, e-commerce platforms, and logistics providers. With a strong reputation for reliability, speed, and operational excellence, this company offers a high-impact, fast-paced environment ideal for professionals driven by performance and precision.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accounting Manager will play a leadership role in strengthening financial operations and driving process excellence across the finance function. The ideal candidate will leverage accounting expertise, a data-driven mindset, and hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and Accounts Payable processing platforms such as OpenText VIM to optimize transaction processing, support month-end activities, and deliver on key finance projects. This position is an opportunity for someone ready to shape end-to-end processes, lead a high-performing team, and partner with multiple stakeholders to enable organizational growth and operational efficiency. Additional responsibilities is as follows:

  • Lead and support a range of accounting operations, including but not limited to Procure to Pay (P2P), invoice management, payment processing, reconciliation, and month-end close activities.
  • Identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls across all finance processes.
  • Apply a data-focused approach to monitor performance, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and document new policies, procedures, and workflows to fully leverage SAP S/4HANA and OpenText VIM functionalities.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as procurement, treasury, and IT, as well as external partners and vendors.
  • Oversee key metrics and reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and meaningful analysis for management.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
  • Mentor and lead team members to foster professional development and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Support a variety of special projects and ad hoc initiatives as required, with flexibility to take on evolving priorities
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) preferred.
  • Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with exposure to shared services and transaction processing environments.
  • Demonstrated success in driving process transformation, automation, or systems implementations (preferably SAP S/4HANA and/or OpenText VIM).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) are assets.
  • Experience managing teams and collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Industry experience in aviation or logistics is a plus.
  • Knowledge of intercompany accounting and accruals is an advantage.
  • Experience managing a team.
  • Strong process improvement experience.
  • Larger company experience.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #20022.

About The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners

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The Mason Group is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in the recruitment and placement of accounting, finance and banking professionals in permanent or contract positions across the Greater Toronto and Vancouver Areas, for all levels from Financial Analyst to CFO.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE RECRUITMENT We have recruited for start-ups to Fortune 500s, in virtually every sector of accounting and finance, and have filled roles ranging from Financial Analyst to CFO. Mainly comprised of trained accountants and/or CPAs, we are in a unique position to recognize quality candidates and match them with job opportunities that meet their career ambitions.

Whether you need help with a permanent, contract or temporary search, our recruitment consultants within our Permanent and Contract Divisions can assist you across all industry verticals including financial services, insurance, natural resources, consumer packaged goods, banking, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, IT, real estate and others.

BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT Our Banking and Financial Services recruitment consultants have a clear understanding of the industry’s fast pace. We can staff full-time, part-time, contract, project-based and/or temporary type positions, in back- or front-office departments, at an operational or executive level, and we will move quickly to deliver results.

As a candidate, you can be assured that our consultants will work relentlessly on your behalf to find you the right career opportunities within the Banking and Financial Services field.

To learn more about working together visit www.masongroup.ca or call 416-733-9393.