Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Brief Overview:

The Accounting Manager is a senior individual contributor and team lead responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounting operations of a group of related companies operating in the construction, equipment, and property rental industries. This role is accountable for accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, cash management, statutory compliance, and year-end support across multiple entities.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will supervise one direct report while providing hands-on leadership in day-to-day accounting operations. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, experience in a multi-entity environment, and the ability to balance competing priorities across businesses with distinct operational and compliance requirements.

Accounting is performed across two platforms:

• Jonas Premier Construction Software for the construction entity
• QuickBooks Online for all related companies

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Manage monthly accounts payable payment runs across multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Coordinate payment runs based on project cash flow and funding availability.
• Verify vendor and subcontractor banking information prior to payment release as a key fraud prevention control.
• Monitor corporate credit card activity across the organization and process payments in accordance with payment terms.

Accounts Receivable & Project Billing

• Prepare and issue client invoices, including reviewing and validating billing applications before submission.
• Prepare monthly billings for rental or recurring revenue operations.
• Attend monthly internal billing meetings to ensure approved change orders and out-of-scope work are included in billing applications.
• Record customer payments and apply cash receipts across all entities.
• Prepare required statutory or compliance documentation for monthly invoice submissions.
• Track and coordinate required notices between clients and subcontractors in accordance with applicable regulations.

Cash Flow & Banking

• Maintain ongoing cash flow reporting.
• Ownership of bank reconciliations and maintaining the online banking portals

Month-End Close

• Lead the accounting team through month-end close procedures.
• Review and resolve financial variances to ensure accurate reporting.
• Reconcile operating expenses and prepare intercompany invoices as required.

Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file required periodic returns for HST, EHT, and source deductions.

Year-End Support

• Assist with year-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, working paper preparation, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with finance leadership and external accountants to ensure year-end adjustments are accurately reflected in the financial statements.

Leadership & Team Supervision

• Supervise accounting team member(s), providing daily guidance, coaching, work allocation, and review.
• Support process improvements and promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the accounting function.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of HST preparation and filing requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and openness to change as business needs evolve.

Preferred

• Construction industry accounting experience.
• Knowledge of construction billing applications, statutory declarations, lien legislation, and holdback requirements.
• Experience using Jonas Premier Construction Software.
• Experience using RBC Express for banking administration and payment verification.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation (completed or in progress) is considered an asset.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package

This position offers an annual salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

• Extensive Health and Dental Program
• RRSP Program – Company Matching
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Generous Vacation Day Program
• Professional Development
• Personal Days
• Employee Discount Program
• Fun Company Events
• Community Initiatives
• Health and Wellness Program
• Recognition Programs
• Lunch and Learns

About us (Who is Clark Construction Management?):

Clark Construction Management was established in 2017 under the leadership of Mike Clark and has continued to expand into a diverse and innovative team. We strive to be a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. Our ledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member of the CCM team.

Clark Construction Management's recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Clark Construction Management is committed to accessibility for all, and we approach accessibility from an inclusive perspective and will do everything reasonable to accommodate.

Clark Construction management is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Our Hiring Practices:

Clark Construction Management's recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Clark Construction Management is committed to accessibility for all, and we approach accessibility from an inclusive perspective and will do everything reasonable to accommodate. Clark Construction Management does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or make decisions regarding candidates during the hiring process. Job postings may be distributed to third-party job platforms through our recruitment systems. While Clark Construction Management does not use AI directly, these platforms may use automated or AI-enabled features as part of their platform functionality; however, such features do not influence candidate screening or hiring decisions made by the company.

This job posting reflects a new vacancy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Clark Construction management is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.