Accounting Manager

Location: Port Hope, ON

Job Type: Full-Time, In office

Industry: Construction & Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established construction and manufacturing organization with approximately 85 employees. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the company's day-to-day accounting and administrative functions.

This is a hands-on role suited to an accounting professional who is comfortable taking ownership of the full accounting cycle, month-end and year-end processes, payroll, project-related administration, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will also provide leadership to a small administrative team and help ensure the organization's financial and administrative processes remain accurate, organized, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and general ledger activities
- Prepare and oversee monthly financial statements and month-end reporting
- Coordinate year-end accounting processes and work closely with external accountants and advisors
- Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and other general accounting functions
- Monitor cash flow, receivables, payables, and outstanding accounts
- Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in a timely manner
- Assist management with financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making as required

Payroll & Administration
- Manage the full payroll process for approximately 85 employees
- Ensure payroll remittances, source deductions, and related filings are completed accurately and on time
- Oversee payroll-related reporting, documentation, and employee records




- Provide direction and support to 1–2 office administrators responsible for data entry, payroll support, and general administrative functions
- Establish and maintain efficient administrative and accounting procedures
- Take ownership of the company's internal accounting and administrative processes

Construction & Project Administration
- Support accounting requirements across active construction and manufacturing projects
- Manage project-related invoicing, receivables, payables, and supporting documentation
- Prepare and coordinate statutory declarations (Stat Decs) and other project documentation
- Coordinate project bonding, including required financial information and documentation
- Assist with project financial tracking and reporting
- Maintain accurate records related to project costs, billings, and commitments

Corporate Compliance & Risk Management
- Manage company licensing and renewal requirements
- Coordinate corporate insurance policies, renewals, certificates, and related documentation
- Maintain organized corporate and financial records
- Assist with regulatory, tax, and government reporting requirements
- Identify upcoming compliance deadlines and ensure requirements are addressed proactively
- Manage and maintain confidential financial, employee, and corporate information

Grants & Other Responsibilities
- Research, coordinate,



and administer applicable government grants, subsidies, rebates, and funding programs
- Prepare required documentation and financial information for applications and reporting
- Work with external parties, including accountants, insurers, bonding companies, financial institutions, and government agencies
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting and administrative processes
- Take on additional financial and administrative responsibilities as the business continues to grow

Qualifications & Experience
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or a related project-based environment
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
- Demonstrated experience managing payroll for a mid-sized workforce
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
- Strong accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing experience
- Experience with construction accounting and project-related documentation is highly preferred
- Familiarity with bonding, insurance, Stat Decs, and licensing requirements is an asset
- Experience working with external accountants and supporting year-end processes
- Robust proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both office and field personnel
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring administrative/accounting staff is preferred

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