Manager, Finance
Role Overview
The Accounting Manager position reports under the direction of the Senior Manager, Finance.
This position is responsible for daily management and directing all phases of accounting, finance, financial reporting, and activities, including GL, AP, AR, payroll entries, fixed Assets, inventory and costing, cash management, reconciliation, and close.
This role is responsible for following and adhering to accounting policies, procedures and reporting in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE) in Canada.
This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities, including but not limited to month- end closing, year-end reporting, treasury functions, financial reporting, collaboration, and preparing for internal and external audits.
Key Skills for This Role
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance ( Master’s or MBA preferred )
- 10+ years of progressively responsible management experience in similar role preferably in manufacturing, automotive or mobility industry and public accounting experience preferred.
- Designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss or transmit primarily information to internal and external customers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret and reconcile information from several sources and situations.
- Understanding of current accounting operational structure to support customer service.
- Customer service skills to display a service-oriented attitude in addressing and responding to customer issues.
- Advanced understanding of accounting principles and basic tax knowledge
- Project management skills
- Advanced systems knowledge (Oracle, JDE)
- Complete understanding of the financial closing process
- Understanding of local and provincial compliance requirements (payroll, property, sales, tax)
- People management and development
- Ability to develop and maintain G&O’s and KPI’s
- Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills to effectively lead the department and collaborate with management and cross-functional teams.
- Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
- Posting Type: Backfill
- Work Location: In person
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP, IFRS, and related financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical, problem‐solving, and decision‐making abilities.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for interaction with internal and external parties.
- Experience coordinating internal and external audits.
- Understanding of treasury functions and cash management.
- Leadership mindset with a focus on developing team members.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Range of Expected Annual Salary inclusive of discretionary annual bonus $106,596 - $140,448
Responsibilities
- Oversee month‐end, quarter‐end, and year‐end closing processes and related financial reporting.
- Manage treasury activities, including cash positioning, banking relationships, and short‐term investments.
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports in compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely provision of documentation.
- Ensure all accounting policies and procedures are followed and updated as needed.
- Produce required reports for North American Finance and Accounting stakeholders.
- Supervise and develop accounting staff, delegating tasks and monitoring performance.
- Monitor and reconcile cash flow, bank accounts, and intercompany transactions.
- Oversee fixed‐asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and asset disposals.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance ( Master’s or MBA preferred )
- 10+ years of progressively responsible management experience in similar role preferably in manufacturing, automotive or mobility industry and public accounting experience preferred.
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