Accounting Manager - AR

Sun Gro Horticulture

$100K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Credit/Collections experience, including 3+ years in a management role.
  • Deep understanding of cross-border customer documentation and tax compliance for U.S. and Canada.
  • Proven experience with EDC insurance programs or similar export credit insurance.
  • Preferred credential: CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
  • Occasional travel to the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 5 Credit and AR Specialists.
  • Evaluate and monitor credit risk, managing customer credit evaluations and limits.
  • Prepare and present financial reports and cash projections to senior leadership and the board.
  • Drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency in credit and collections.
  • Manage EDC insurance programs and support key account onboarding for compliance.
  • Respond to ad hoc requests to support the broader finance function.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Spending Account
  • Employee Support and Mental Wellness
  • Short-term disability
  • RRSP Matching
  • Paid vacation and floating days
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Engagement Events
  • Awards and Recognition
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Perks & Discounts
Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY: As our Accounts Receiveable leader, you will oversee collections, credit risk management, cash application, customer management, full O2C function, reporting, and team leadership while ensuring strict compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

This role is fully onsite in Mississauga.

Compensation Range - 100,000-130,000BENEFITS:
  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Spending Account
  • Employee Support and Mental Wellness
  • Short-term disability
  • RRSP Matching
  • Paid vacation
  • Floating days
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Engagement Events
  • Awards and Recognition
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Perks & Discounts

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
  • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 5 Credit and AR Specialists. Ensure performance goals, budgets, and departmental milestones are consistently met or exceeded.
  • Credit & Risk Strategy: Evaluate & monitor credit risk for the organization by managing customer credit evaluations and limits. Develop and execute effective collection strategies to maintain strong customer relationships while reducing late payments and bad debt.
  • Executive Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports and cash projections to senior leadership and the board, providing key insights that support strategic decision-making.
  • Operational Excellence: Drive continuous process improvement, policy development, and operational efficiency within credit and collections.
  • Specialized Risk & Compliance: Manage EDC insurance programs, support key account onboarding, and ensure accurate customer documentation and tax compliance across both the U.S. and Canada.
  • Ad Hoc Leadership: Respond to ad hoc reporting and management requests as required to support the broader finance function.

Qualifications
  • Experience: 7+ years in Credit/Collections, with 3+ years successfully managing an AR team.
  • Cross-Border Knowledge: Deep understanding of customer documentation and tax compliance across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Specialized Skills: Proven experience managing, EDC insurance programs or similar export credit insurance.
  • Education: CPA is preferred
  • Travel: Occasional U.S. travel is required

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