Manager, Accounting Operations

About the Company Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls across a complex, multi-entity environment. This role will be responsible for driving an efficient month-end close, ensuring the accuracy of financial information, and providing leadership to the accounting team. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation, a hands-on approach, and the ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial operations.

Why Work Here

• Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Work closely with senior finance leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Play an active role in process improvements, automation, and systems enhancements.
• Lead and develop a team while contributing to broader finance initiatives

About the Opportunity

• Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
• Oversee the monthly financial close and reporting cycle, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial results.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
• Review financial statements, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain oversight of accounting activities across multiple entities and business units.
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with applicable accounting standards and corporate policies.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure adherence to financial reporting and governance requirements.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures, identify potential risks, and implement improvements where necessary.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audit requirements and addressing findings.
• Assess changes in accounting standards and support their implementation across the organization.
• Business Partnership & Process Improvement
• Collaborate with FP&A and business leaders to provide financial insights and support operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting accuracy, and reduce manual work.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and finance transformation projects.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to internal stakeholders on financial matters.
• Team Leadership
• Provide day-to-day direction and oversight to the accounting team, ensuring priorities and deadlines are met.
• Coach and develop team members, supporting technical growth and continuous improvement.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented team environment.

About You

• CPA designation required, along with a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including experience supervising or managing a team.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience overseeing month-end close and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, internal controls, and external audits.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and improve existing processes.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across different functions and levels of management.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a focus on developing people and improving processes.

Salary Range $85,000 - $110,000 / year

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.