<p> Accounting Manager </p><p><br></p><p>Are you a CPA (or CPA-track) professional who thrives in a fast-paced sales and service environment and enjoys owning the financial processes that keep a business running efficiently?</p><p>Our client is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to take ownership of financial reporting, cash management, reconciliations, and operational accounting. This highly visible role will partner closely with Sales, Service, Collections, Operations, and senior leadership to ensure strong financial controls, optimize working capital, and support business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Own</p><ul><li>Lead the full month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, accruals, foreign exchange transactions, and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Own balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity financial activities, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Manage daily treasury and cash management functions, including cash positioning, cash flow forecasting, borrowing requirements, liquidity management, bank relationships, and foreign currency exposure.</li><li>Monitor working capital performance, supporting collections, receivables management, cash conversion initiatives, and process improvements across the business.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reporting packages, cash flow reporting, profitability analysis, and operational performance metrics.</li><li>Partner closely with Sales and Service leadership to evaluate business performance, customer profitability, revenue trends, and operational initiatives.</li><li>Support revenue recognition, deferred revenue accounting, warranty reserves, and transactional review within a high-volume commercial environment.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, internal controls, reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and financial systems.</li><li>Coordinate audit, tax, banking, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements while maintaining strong governance and financial controls.</li><li>Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused finance culture.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Manager based in Kitchener, ON. This remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team within a technology-focused environment. The successful candidate will oversee core accounting operations and play a key role in financial management and reporting.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Oversee daily accounting, payroll, and administrative processes for the organization and its subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.</li><li>Process and record financial transactions, including invoices, vendor payments, receipts, and journal entries.</li><li>Maintain and monitor accounts receivable, following up with clients on outstanding balances as needed.</li><li>Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement through payroll systems.</li><li>Manage and verify corporate credit card transactions, including those for subsidiaries, and ensure prompt payment.</li><li>Supervise daily banking activities, ensuring all transactions are reconciled and accurately documented.</li><li>Lead the month-end close process, posting necessary adjustments and preparing balance sheet reconciliations with the finance team.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements by identifying and resolving discrepancies across all entities.</li><li>Support annual audit preparation and contribute to the development of the annual business plan.</li><li>Coordinate financial controls and reporting for order cycles, manage inventory transaction flows, and support sales administration tasks.</li><li>Prepare recurring compliance filings and assist with applications and claims for government programs.</li><li>Manage the shared finance inbox and perform additional administrative duties as required.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role with a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.</li><li>Post-secondary education in accounting or a business-related program.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from initiation to completion.</li><li>Proficiency in standard office software and accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks, along with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Adaptability and flexibility in responding to shifting priorities and evolving routines.</li><li>Proven problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement in accounting processes.</li></ul>