Accounting Manager

This position is a maternity leave backfill. A primary objective for the incoming manager will be leading the system conversion to Sage Intacct, ensuring a seamless transition and training period before the current manager’s departure in August.
Responsibilities:
•Daily Execution: Actively participate in AP, AR, and general ledger activities. Step in to troubleshoot posting errors or system issues.
•Payroll Oversight: Provide managerial oversight for payroll processed through ADP and Payworks. (Note: This is a review/oversight function, not manual processing).
•Month-End/Year-End Close: Drive the monthly close (approx. 15-day cycle) and annual close processes. Ensure all accruals, prepaids, and intercompany transactions are accurate.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
•Deep-Dive Analysis: Beyond preparing statements, you will perform "deep dives" into specific expenses and operational drivers to provide management with clear explanations of financial data.
•Audit & Compliance: Lead year-end audit activities, prepare audit schedules directly, and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

Qualifications & Requirements
•Experience: 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience in a high-volume, operational environment.
•Canadian Experience (Mandatory): Must have a solid understanding of the Canadian accounting landscape and local business practices.
•Systems Expertise:
oMust have: Strong proficiency in Sage products (Sage 300 or Sage Intacct preferred).
oHighly Desirable: Experience with Sage AP (Paperless workflow).
oTechnical Skills: Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Index/Match).
oBonus: Working knowledge of SQL for data validation and reporting.


Advantages
This position offers the rare stability of a long-term contract running through December 2027, providing both job security and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, and life insurance). Employees enjoy a family-oriented, supportive workplace culture that prioritizes work-life balance with standard 7.5 to 8-hour workdays. Furthermore, you will gain high-value experience leading a major Sage Intacct system conversion, allowing you to make a tangible impact on the department's digital infrastructure while working closely with senior leadership.

Responsibilities
As a "working manager," you will lead a team of six while directly executing daily accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and a 15-day month-end close. You will oversee payroll functions via ADP/Payworks and manage the transition from legacy Sage software to Sage Intacct. A critical part of the role involves operational deep dives, where you will investigate financial variances to provide C-suite executives with clear, data-driven explanations. You will also manage the year-end audit process and ensure internal controls are strictly followed across the service-sector operations.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate possesses 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience within a high-volume, transactional environment. Canadian experience is a mandatory requirement for this role, as is a strong working knowledge of Sage accounting systems. Proficiency in Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) is essential, and while not required, a knowledge of SQL or a professional CPA designation is considered a significant asset. You must demonstrate a "roll-up-your-sleeves" leadership style and the ability to maintain process discipline in a fast-paced setting.

Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager for a maternity leave backfill and system conversion project in Etobicoke. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the VP of Finance and CFO, requiring a leader who is equally comfortable coaching a team and processing complex transactions. With a start date as soon as possible to allow for crossover training, this contract is a perfect fit for a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a collaborative and flexible corporate environment

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