Accounting Manager

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Finance and shares responsibility for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position includes general ledger preparation, financial reporting, support on month-end close procedures, support on SOX compliance, support with budgeting and forecasting.

Job Location

• This role is on-site and is based at our Oakville, ON corporate office.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Perform and ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closings
• Track and maintain fixed asset and leasing schedules
• Oversee lease tracking and ensure accurate lease accounting
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reporting are completed accurately and timely
• Review and approve Sales Tax Remittances (GST/HST/QST)
• Assist in the gathering of Canadian financial information to be provided to the Canadian CRH Tax Team for annual income tax returns, transfer pricing determination and CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) audits
• Coordinate information requests relating to internal audits of Canadian based operations
• Manages Staff accountant, providing training and development where necessary
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience in general accounting/finance areas/cost accounting, including but not limited to budgets, legal compliance, P&L, SFAS Rules in a manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing accounting experience a plus

• Competent in standard cost accounting/manufacturing

• Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and managers

• Accounting/Finance degree preferred - CPA or CPA candidate

• Proficient in MS Office – especially Excel

• Strong organizational, analysis, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills

• Ability to take the initiative and work independently

Compensation

• The base salary is $110,000-$130,000 plus an annual bonus

• Employee Life Insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits​​

• Health Care

• Dental Care

• Vision Care

• Vacation Time