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manager, accounting

Title posted on indeed.com - Accounting Manager

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Employer details JAMESWAY INCUBATOR COMPANY

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced *Accounting Manager* to join our multinational organization. This individual will play a key role in overseeing tax compliance, financial statement preparation, and general accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations (US, Canada, UK), and financial reporting, as well as experience in a manufacturing environment. This role also involves managing a general accountant and collaborating across departments to ensure financial accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. *Key Responsibilities* * Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules. * Manage and supervise general accounting activities, including performance oversight of a General Accountant. * Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of journal entries and reconciliations. * Analyze financial information and provide insightful commentary on variances and trends. * Prepare and review complex accruals, including payroll and recurring journal entries. * Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules; track projects for capitalization and manage depreciation entries. * Ensure proper intercompany accounting, including balancing, elimination entries, and schedule maintenance. * Manage compliance with state, provincial, federal, and international tax requirements (sales tax, HST, VAT, etc.), including coordination of tax returns and payments. * Support external audit and tax engagements, including preparation of documentation and responses. * Load and validate monthly financial data in consolidation/reporting systems, ensuring proper roll-up and elimination of intercompany transactions. * Calculate FX revaluations for non-subledger accounts. * Support the budgeting and forecasting process by providing key financial insights and ensuring alignment with actuals within area. * Develop, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and business processes. * Ensure all balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled and reviewed monthly. * Coordinate SRED claims and assist with other regulatory filings, such as Statistics Canada and environmental reporting. * Provide input into departmental goal-setting and contribute to cross-functional financial improvements. *Required Qualifications & Skills* * CPA or CMA designation (preferred) with a Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. * 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including experience as a Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager. * Strong knowledge of GAAP and tax regulations in Canada, the US, and the UK (UK is an asset). * Proven experience in financial statement preparation and tax support (in collaboration with external firms). * Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, PivotTables). * Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Demonstrated ability to manage month-end processes, audits, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and regulatory compliance. * Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. * Effective communicator with the ability to liaise across departments and regions. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Company pension * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * RRSP match * Tuition reimbursement * Vision care Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Accounting Manager: 5 years (preferred) Work Location: In person