Accounting and Finance Manager

About the Role
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the full accounting cycle for two separately incorporated manufacturing companies. The role oversees financial reporting, tax compliance and day to day accounting operations for both entities, supervises accounting and administrative staff across both businesses, and reports directly to a Principal at the parent company. One entity’s accounting is currently performed by an external accounting firm. Transitioning this work in house is a defined objective of the role within the first year. Job-level costing and margin analysis form part of the role’s scope, and are expected to develop over time rather than immediately.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Close
Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for each entity, including reconciliations, accruals and journal entries
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for each entity
Prepare financial reporting and analysis for the parent company covering both entities
Maintain supporting documentation and working papers for year-end
Accounting Operations
Maintain separate general ledgers for each entity
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for both businesses
Provide payroll support and oversight for both entities
Review and approve journal entries, bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
Tax and Regulatory Compliance
Prepare and file HST returns independently for each entity
Manage payroll remittances and source deductions
Prepare and file T4 and T4A returns
Act as the primary point of contact for CRA correspondence and reviews
Cash Flow and Budgeting
Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts separately for each entity
Support the annual budget process for each business
Provide variance analysis against budget and forecast
Cost Accounting and Inventory
Track inventory and cost of goods sold separately for each entity’s manufacturing operation
Develop job-level costing and margin reporting to support pricing and operational decisions
Systems and Process Transition
Transition one entity’s accounting from an external accounting firm to in-house operation
Maintain and improve accounting systems, policies and internal controls appropriate to each entity
Document accounting procedures and close processes for both businesses
Team Leadership
Supervise, mentor and develop accounting and administrative staff across both entities
Coordinate with department managers where accounting staff are shared across functions
Qualifications
Required
Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience
Demonstrated ownership of a full accounting cycle, including independent responsibility for close
Experience transitioning or implementing accounting systems and processes
Working knowledge of Canadian tax compliance, including HST, payroll remittances, T4 and T4A filings and CRA requirements
Experience with Sage Intacct
Advanced Excel
Supervisory experience, including working with staff shared across departments
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize across two businesses
Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
Preferred
CPA designation, or actively pursuing
Experience managing accounting for multiple separately incorporated entities
Manufacturing, millwork or construction industry experience
Job costing and percentage of completion revenue recognition
Experience with Payworks and ADP
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No