Manager of Accounting

About the Company
Our client is a services company. They are looking for a Manager of Accounting to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Hybrid environment - Working 2 days/week
• Growth oriented and Entrepreneurial culture
• Hands On and Fast paced environment
• RRSP- 3% match after 2 years and company match to 5% after 5 years

About the Opportunity

• Financial Reporting & General Accounting
  • Manage and oversee general accounting activities, including:
  • Intercompany accounting and reconciliations
  • Payroll and benefits accounting
  • Fixed assets and depreciation
  • Accruals and prepayments
  • Intangible assets accounting
  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
  • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
  • Support accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting and audit compliance.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff, currently will oversee one direct report and one direct report (part of shared services team)
  • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Internal Controls
  • Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
  • Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and operational efficiencies.
  • Ensure accounting processes are documented and consistently followed.
• Audit & Compliance
  • Coordinate annual external audits and manage audit deliverables.
  • Review audit schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
  • Ensure timely responses to audit requests and regulatory inquiries.
  • Support statutory reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Tax Compliance & Regulatory Matters
  • Manage corporate tax accounting activities, including:
    • Tax provisions
    • Tax-related journal entries
    • Tax payments and remittances
    • Tax account reconciliations
  • Coordinate requests from external tax advisors and consultants.
  • Manage correspondence with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and other regulatory bodies.
  • Support tax audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Systems, Automation & Process Improvement
  • Act as a key finance lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Leverage technology to streamline accounting operations and improve reporting accuracy.
  • Identify, implement, and manage AI-powered automation solutions across finance and accounting processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
  • Partner with IT and business stakeholders on system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Business Partnering
  • Support Enterprise Performance Reporting (EPR) and management reporting requirements.
  • Partner with operational leaders to provide accounting guidance and financial insights.
  • Respond to ad hoc requests from management and senior leadership.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.

About You

• CPA designation.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, audit, internal controls, and corporate tax.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Demonstrated experience implementing or leveraging AI and automation solutions within finance and accounting processes.
• Experience managing external audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, ability to lead meetings and articulate effectively
• Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, retail, or franchising environments.
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot, RPA tools, or other AI-enabled business applications.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Advanced ERP systems knowledge, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Passion for leveraging AI, automation, and technology to transform finance processes.
• Ability to balance operational execution with strategic thinking.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.

Salary Range
$110,000 - $130,000 / year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.