Accounting Manager
Oversee the full accounting cycle and day-to-day operations including AP, AR, and general ledger management. Lead the month-end close process and establish effective financial controls to improve accuracy and business insight.
- Hybrid
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 17, 2026
- Apply by Feb 13, 2027
- 1 position
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team and play a key leadership role in the overall accounting function. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will oversee the full accounting cycle and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the company's financial information. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, while taking a leadership role in key areas of the month-end close, balance sheet, financial reporting and accounting processes. The Accounting Manager will be a key financial leader within the Finance team, responsible for ensuring accounting activities are properly managed, reviewed and supported, while identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes and provide better financial insight to the business. Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure transactions are accurate, complete and recorded on a timely basis. Supporting the monthly Routine Management to ensure all critical elements are completed within the AP/AR teams. Lead and oversee the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, while ensuring appropriate controls, processes, and accountability across the accounting function. Own key accounting processes and balance sheet accounts, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, liabilities, debt and other assigned areas. Lead and support the month-end close process, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and delivered within established deadlines. Support the analysis and review for financial results and reconciliations, investigate variances and unusual activity, and ensure issues are appropriately resolved. Establish and maintain effective financial controls, approval processes and accounting procedures, ensuring appropriate documentation and accountability. Identify process inefficiencies and control gaps and lead initiatives to improve the accuracy, efficiency and flow of financial information. Provide financial insight and analysis to support management decision-making and partner with operational teams to improve financial processes. Act as a key escalation point for complex accounting matters, resolving issues where possible and escalating significant or judgmental matters to the Controller. Support the Controller with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit requirements and other financial initiatives as required. The salary range for this position is $107,000 to $115,00 per year. We do not use Artificial Intelligence in our screening process. This is a hybrid role, working 2 to 3 days in the office ( The Roundhouse, Downtown Toronto or Evan's Avenue, Etobicoke) Skills and Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset. Strong full-cycle accounting experience, including month-end close, financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets and other areas of financial accounting. Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and explain the drivers behind financial results. Experience with a manufacturing environment is an asset. Strong understanding of internal controls and financial processes, with an ability to identify and implement process improvements. Strong Excel and ERP skills; experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or a similar ERP system is an asset. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders. Proactive, hands-on and solutions-oriented, with strong judgment and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues through to resolution. Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand broader financial and business implications. We offer: The opportunity to work for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Paid training and development, related to area of work 12-pack of beer each week Competitive pay Friendly, collaborative environment 3 weeks vacation to start, with an additional day per year up to 4 weeks 6 paid wellness days Health and Dental Benefits Program Employee Assistance Program Invites to epic parties Preferential gym membership rates Diversity/Equality Steam Whistle Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We will accommodate individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please advise us of any requirements and we will do our best to meet your needs. [email protected]
What you’ll do
Oversee the full accounting cycle and day-to-day operations including AP, AR, and general ledger management. Lead the month-end close process and establish effective financial controls to improve accuracy and business insight.
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory background and a degree in Accounting or Finance. Proficiency in ERP systems and strong technical accounting skills are essential, with a CPA designation considered an asset.
Benefits
• Paid training and development • Weekly beer allowance • Competitive pay • 3 to 4 weeks vacation • 6 paid wellness days • Health and Dental Benefits Program • Employee Assistance Program • Company parties • Preferential gym membership rates
Listed skills
- Microsoft ExcelPreferred
- Financial analysisPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Full-cycle Accounting
- Month-end Close
- Financial Reporting
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Internal Controls
- Financial Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- General Ledger
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Supervisory Experience
- Technical Accounting
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Food & Beverage
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Feb 13, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 3 days per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level