Accounting Manager

About Our Client:

A leading construction and hospitality group in Ontario is seeking a strategic and experienced Accounting Manager to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Accounting Manager will play a key role in the financial management of multiple divisions, including Hospitality, Residential Rental, and Construction. The position will provide guidance to a small team of finance professionals and leverage financial insights to support the Executive Team in making informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, manage, and control all financial activities, systems, and controls to ensure accurate, timely reporting in compliance with ASPE and other regulatory standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial results to advise the Executive Team on business performance and financial strategies.
• Collaborate with the CFO on business planning processes, including job costing, annual operating plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide financial oversight to divisions to protect company assets and ensure adherence to corporate financial policies.
• Design and implement measurement systems to improve margins, forecasting, working capital, and operational performance.
• Oversee treasury management and compliance with divisional covenants.
• Establish and monitor key operating ratios, continually assessing and improving financial performance.
• Support divisional finance teams in automating and streamlining financial processes.
• Lead and manage the annual audit process with third-party auditors.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Highly motivated, results‑driven, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Leadership and supervisory experience managing accounting teams and procedures.
• Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite preferred) and other relevant tools.
• Experience in construction accounting is an asset.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Proven track record of analyzing financial information and improving business performance.

Qualifications:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) with relevant industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Demonstrated success in leadership roles, guiding teams to achieve financial goals.