Accounting Manager
Permanent On-site | Peterborough, ON
Description
As the accounting manager, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting functions of the Company and its subsidiaries, and you will supervise one staff member. This position requires hands-on work related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking. Additionally, the accounting manager will assist the vice-president of finance with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
- General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and reconciling key accounts.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist the vice-president of finance with developing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis reports.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor accounting staff, delegating tasks effectively and promoting professional development.
- Audit Preparation: Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, ensuring the integrity of financial records and documentation.
- Process Improvement: Evaluate and implement accounting procedures, policies, and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Hands-On Tasks: Actively participate in daily accounting operations, including tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and reporting standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Chartered Professional Accountant certification preferred
- At least five years of progressive accounting experience with at least two years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and internal controls
- Proven experience with accounting software (such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or SAP)
- Experience with project accounting preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including knowledge of pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling)
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across departments
- Hands-on approach with a willingness to complete highly detailed work in a thorough manner
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards
- Ability to be proactive and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Dedicated to continuous improvement
