The Accounting Manager is responsible for the full accounting cycle for two separately incorporated manufacturing companies. The role oversees financial reporting, tax compliance and day to day accounting operations for both entities, supervises accounting and administrative staff across both businesses, and reports directly to a Principal at the parent company. One entity's accounting is currently performed by an external accounting firm. Transitioning this work in house is a defined objective of the role within the first year. Job-level costing and margin analysis form part of the role's scope, and are expected to develop over time rather than immediately.ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting and CloseManage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for each entity, including reconciliations, accruals and journal entriesPrepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for each entityPrepare financial reporting and analysis for the parent company covering both entitiesMaintain supporting documentation and working papers for year-endAccounting OperationsMaintain separate general ledgers for each entityOversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for both businessesProvide payroll support and oversight for both entitiesReview and approve journal entries, bank reconciliations and account reconciliationsTax and Regulatory CompliancePrepare and file HST returns independently for each entityManage payroll remittances and source deductionsPrepare and file T4 and T4A returnsAct as the primary point of contact for CRA correspondence and reviewsCash Flow and BudgetingPrepare and maintain cash flow forecasts separately for each entitySupport the annual budget process for each businessProvide variance analysis against budget and forecastCost Accounting and InventoryTrack inventory and cost of goods sold separately for each entity's manufacturing operationDevelop job-level costing and margin reporting to support pricing and operational decisionsSystems and Process TransitionTransition one entity's accounting from an external accounting firm to in-house operationMaintain and improve accounting systems, policies and internal controls appropriate to each entityDocument accounting procedures and close processes for both businessesSupervise, mentor and develop accounting and administrative staff across both entitiesCoordinate with department managers where accounting staff are shared across functionsQualificationsRequiredMinimum five years of progressive accounting experienceDemonstrated ownership of a full accounting cycle, including independent responsibility for closeExperience transitioning or implementing accounting systems and processesWorking knowledge of Canadian tax compliance, including HST, payroll remittances, T4 and T4A filings and CRA requirementsExperience with Sage IntacctAdvanced ExcelSupervisory experience, including working with staff shared across departmentsStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize across two businessesValid driver's licence and access to a vehiclePreferredCPA designation, or actively pursuingExperience managing accounting for multiple separately incorporated entitiesManufacturing, millwork or construction industry experienceJob costing and percentage of completion revenue recognitionExperience with Payworks and ADPEqual Prospect StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

📌 Accounting Manager (Mississauga)
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