Financial Accounting Manager

Job Description

Our client, a well-established organization with international operations, is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to lead statutory financial reporting and audit coordination across their North American entities. This role is ideal for a CPA-designated professional who enjoys both hands-on financial oversight and people leadership within a collaborative, cross-border environment. This a a permanent role, and is hybrid, 2 days a week in office in Toronto. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and year-end reporting packages for multiple legal entities
• Manage external audit processes, including coordination with auditors and review of supporting documentation
• Supervise a small team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, feedback, and performance development
• Ensure financial controls are well-documented, implemented, and operating effectively
• Partner with internal finance teams and shared services groups in other countries to drive process improvements
• Maintain compliance with statutory reporting obligations and assist with regulatory inquiries
• Enhance documentation of financial workflows and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
• Foster effective communication with key stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Support training and development plans to build team capability

Requirements:

• Holds a CPA designation (mandatory)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of post-designation experience in financial reporting, audit, and controls
• Comfortable working with ERP systems (e.g., large enterprise platforms or SaaS-based solutions)
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a collaborative management style
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and documentation standards
• Familiarity with risk management processes considered an asset