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Accounting Manager

Toronto, Ontario

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TITLE
Accounting Manager, Professional Services
 
SALARY RANGE
$85,000 - $95,000
 
CASH BONUS
Discretionary bonus 


THE PERKS

  • Standard Health Benefits
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Additional day off during holidays
  • CPA Pre-Approved program (PPR)
  • CPA dues and exam coverage
  • Annual salary adjustments
  • Opportunity for assistance with work Visa and PR applications
LOCATION
Toronto, ON

THE OFFICE
Hybrid, one day in office
 
TEAM SIZE
Under 40 people

THE ROLE
A key contributor responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting services, leading client engagements as the primary point of contact, and managing a team of 2-4 direct reports while delivering services to multiple external clients.
  • Full-Cycle Accounting (40%)
  • Financial Reporting (40%)
  • Client Management & Team Leadership (20%)
THE TASKS

Full-Cycle Accounting 

  • Lead and oversee complete accounting cycles for multiple client files simultaneously
  • Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, and invoicing workflows
  • Review detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations 
  • Manage month-end closing processes including accruals and adjustments
  • Oversee fixed asset registers and depreciation calculations 
  • Lead preparation and analysis of cash flow statements and forecasts for client decision-making
  • Implement and maintain internal controls for accounting processes
  • Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions across client entities

Financial Reporting 

  • Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements under IFRS or US GAAP
  • Manage government filings including CRA and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Coordinate with external audit teams for reviews and year-end audits
  • Perform detailed analysis and explanation of financial statement variances
  • Handle MD&A preparation for clients' management teams
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements for clients with multiple entities

Client Management & Team Leadership

  • Address client inquiries and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner
  • Lead client relationship management and coordinate all deliverables to ensure deadlines are met


THE COMPANY
A boutique firm offering outsourced financial and CFO services to high-growth businesses. The practice delivers sophisticated financial expertise through a vertically integrated team, providing clients with the benefits of an in-house finance department without the overhead.


THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a forward-thinking accounting firm in a leadership role that offers the opportunity to develop management expertise across diverse industries while leading client engagements. The role provides an ideal platform for designated accountants with higher responsibility, including direct client management and team leadership.  

EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE

By Month 1

  • Learn internal processes for client management and accounting workflows
  • Build relationships with direct reports and supervise client deliverables
  • Understand role expectations and performance standards

By Month 3

  • Lead preparation of financial statements for assigned clients
  • Develop understanding of client operations and requirements
  • Demonstrate effective team management and delegation capabilities
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and quality control capabilities

By Month 6

  • Manage complete portfolio of client financial statements
  • Handle government filings and CRA requirements with minimal supervision
  • Successfully coordinate with external audit teams
  • Demonstrate effective leadership of 2-4 direct reports with clear performance improvement

By Month 12

  • Demonstrate full proficiency in client file management
  • Operate at full accounting manager level with strong client-facing capabilities
  • Develop and implement standardized templates or processes that improve client deliverable quality
  • Show measurable success in team development and client satisfaction metrics

THE SKILL SET

  • Minimum 3 years of IFRS or US GAAP reporting experience
  • Canadian or international CPA designation (completed or in progress)
  • Strong attention to detail and quality control capabilities
  • Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
 
ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
 
 
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