Location: Markham, ON

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

As Manager of Accounting, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations and play a critical role in strengthening processes, improving efficiency, and driving the company’s continued success. With a focus on financial accuracy, compliance, and leadership, this role is ideal for a CPA (or CPA candidate) who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys leading a team while also being hands-on with accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AR, AP, payroll, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reporting packages
• Lead an efficient month-end close process
• Develop and implement new accounting processes and procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with ASPE and private equity reporting standards
• Support vendor management and oversee accounts payable processes
• Oversee payroll operations, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains
• Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are consistently met
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records and support audit and tax requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation (or in process of obtaining)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of AR, AP, payroll, full-cycle accounting, and financial reporting
• Proficiency with ASPE and variance analysis
• Experience with QuickBooks and payroll systems; knowledge of process automation is an asset
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and proven track record of meeting deadlines

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3429917