Manager, Accounting

Monday, April 14, 2025

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Controller and as a key member of the leadership team, the Accounting Manager is responsible for building and maintaining a high-performing Accounting and Payroll team. This role involves overseeing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Banking, and Payroll functions. The Accounting Manager ensures the accuracy of financial reporting, compliance with applicable regulations, and the effectiveness of internal controls. Additionally, the role includes supporting reporting to stakeholders and delivering exceptional customer service. The Accounting Manager is also tasked with identifying areas for improvement, recommending solutions, and driving their implementation.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial knowledge, expertise in internal controls and operations, and experience in developing internal policies, work procedures, and functional documentation. The Accounting Manager also plays a critical role in coordinating the year-end audit and fostering collaboration across departments, demonstrating strong leadership within a diverse team.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Managing risk – assessing internal controls, identifying, monitoring, and mitigating risks
• Overseeing the Accounting, Payroll, and administrative teams, and preparing financial statements and variance analysis
• Establishing, monitoring, and reporting on department-specific metrics
• Developing initiatives focused on improving service delivery and streamlining operations
• Resource utilization – ensuring effective and efficient management of resources
• Providing advice, direction, and training support to both direct and indirect reports
• Responding to concerns and information requests from staff and management

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, collections, and banking.
• Manage the Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, payroll-related legislation, and the Income Tax and Excise Tax Acts. Research complex transactions and advise on appropriate accounting treatments, seeking external advice when required.
• Prepare and coordinate year-end audit files and financial statements for external audits and legal entity tax filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate GST/HST and government filings, including payroll filings and remittances.
• Prepare and manage day-to-day cash flow, including cash flow analysis.
• Oversee collections, accounts payable processing, and payroll management.
• Design, implement, and oversee month-end accounting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, including variance analysis. Perform reviews to ensure internal controls are in place and operating effectively, including review of balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage staff development by providing coaching and mentoring, identifying and supporting continuing education needs, and offering regular feedback, including interim and annual performance reviews and development plans.
• Develop, plan, and implement innovative ideas that enhance service delivery, improve cost-effectiveness, and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• A recognized accounting designation (CGA, CMA or CPA) required.
• Minimum 5 years’ financial accounting management or leadership experience, preferably in the health care sector
• Demonstrated leadership and strong business acumen.
• Strong people and project leadership skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent organizational, project management and proven financial analytical skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to integrate “big picture” concepts into operational planning
• Proficient in computer applications, including MS Outlook, MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet-based programs
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy, along with exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines