Accounting Manager

Job summary

Oversee daily accounting operations, prepare and review financial statements, and manage month-end and year-end close processes. Coordinate external audits, supervise and mentor accounting staff, and collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Job details

About the Role The Accounting Manager - based our Mississauga Office will be responsible for financial statements, journal entries, asset management, and overseeing the accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger. This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The role reports to Senior Management. Duties and Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable Prepare and review financial statements (on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis) Manage the month-end and year-end close processes and reports accordingly Partners and coordinates with external auditors and support audit activities Supervise and mentor accounting employees Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Skills Fluency in Microsoft Office Products, including Outlook, Excel and Word and other tools used to analyze large volumes of data (e.g. SQL, Power BI, Tableau) Expertise working with financial and ERP systems such as NetSuite (Oracle) will be considered a strong asset Knowledge of Fixed Assets management Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work effectively in a team and independently Excellent communication, both verbal and in writting Knowledge of freight, transportation, and supply chain processes – nice to have skillset Qualifications Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restrictions Possess 3-5 years’ prior similar accounting experience Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA designation or equivalent certification will be considered a strong asset People Management Expertise Working experience within a manufacturing environment or grocery industry is not a must but will be considered an asset Total Rewards Package Performance-based annual bonus Annual Salary Review Extended Health Care – Health, Dental and Vision Group Benefits Coverage Employee and Family Assistance Program Life and AD&D insurance Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Corporate Fitness Membership Discounts Paid Time Off Opportunities Company Events Employee Discounts and Perks Programs Flexible Work Arrangements Summer Hours or Early Friday Closures Recruitment Process We thank you all for all applications, however only selected candidates will be contacted. This job opening is for an existing vacancy. During the recruitment process, partial AI supported tools may be used by our third parties, but applications will be reviewed by the hiring team.

What you’ll do

Oversee daily accounting operations, prepare and review financial statements, and manage month-end and year-end close processes. Coordinate external audits, supervise and mentor accounting staff, and collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Requirements

Requires 3–5 years of similar accounting experience and a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a CPA designation or equivalent is a strong asset. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restrictions and should have accounting systems knowledge, fixed asset management expertise, strong attention to detail, and effective communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Performance-Based Annual Bonus
• Annual Salary Review
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Group Benefits Coverage
• Employee And Family Assistance Program
• Life And AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Fitness Membership Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Company Events
• Employee Discounts And Perks Programs
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Summer Hours Or Early Friday Closures

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Tableau · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Statement Preparation
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Month-End And Year-End Close
• Journal Entries
• Fixed Asset Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• SQL
• Power BI
• Tableau
• NetSuite
• ERP Systems
• Budgeting And Forecasting
• People Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Data & Analytics