Accounting Manager

Job summary

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, reconciliations, monthly close, tax compliance support, and financial reporting while ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Lead and develop the accounting team, strengthen controls, improve processes, and collaborate across departments to support business objectives.

Job details

About the Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role will oversee the day-to-day accounting function, lead a team of accounting professionals, and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of financial operations. Key Responsibilities Oversee accounts payable, cash application, and general ledger activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time. Manage account reconciliations, including bank accounts, supplier statements, and intercompany balances. Coordinate and support the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is complete and accurate. Review HST filings and support tax compliance requirements. Assist with financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and ad hoc analysis. Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team through training, coaching, and performance management. Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains. Collaborate with departments across the business to support operational and financial objectives. Qualifications Several years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities. Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and financial reporting processes. Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, analysis, and pivot tables. Experience with ERP or accounting systems. Construction, real estate, or land development industry experience is considered an asset. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career with a growing organization, while leading a team and contributing to the ongoing success of the finance function.

What you’ll do

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, reconciliations, monthly close, tax compliance support, and financial reporting while ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Lead and develop the accounting team, strengthen controls, improve processes, and collaborate across departments to support business objectives.

Requirements

Requires several years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities, and post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field. Candidates should understand the full accounting cycle and financial reporting, have advanced Excel and ERP or accounting systems experience, and demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Cash application · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting Cycle
• Financial Reporting
• Accounts Payable
• Cash Application
• General Ledger
• Account Reconciliations
• Monthly Close
• HST Filings
• Tax Compliance
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Advanced Excel
• ERP Systems
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Internal Controls
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Construction