Confidential Opportunity | Mississauga, Ontario

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across a group of companies. This is an prospect for a hands-on finance leader to take ownership of the accounting function, lead and develop a team, and contribute to financial planning and business decision-making.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and experience managing financial operations across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, general ledger activity, and other key accounting records.
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
- Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial planning activities.
- Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to support senior management decision-making.
- Coordinate year-end audit activities and liaise with external auditors and professional advisors.
- Oversee applicable tax filings and statutory, regulatory, and other financial reporting requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, establishing priorities and promoting accountability.
- Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for complex accounting matters and financial reporting issues.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, reporting capabilities, internal controls, and financial systems.
- Support ERP initiatives and other projects designed to improve the efficiency of financial operations.




- Collaborate with senior leadership and operational stakeholders on financial matters and business initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior-level financial management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting operations across multiple entities.
- Previous experience managing, mentoring, and developing an accounting or finance team.
- Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements.
- Experience with ERP systems and accounting software, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Word.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
- Proven ability to present financial results, analysis, and recommendations to senior management.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and commercially minded accounting professional who combines strong technical knowledge with effective leadership and sound business judgment. They are comfortable overseeing day-to-day accounting activities across multiple companies while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support overall business performance.

Candidates with the experience to step into a Controller-level position, as well as established Accounting Managers ready for a broader scope of responsibility, are encouraged to apply.

Additional Details

- Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario
- Work Arrangement: On-site, five days per week
- Schedule: Monday to Friday

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