Job Title: Accounting ManagerJob Description
The Accounting Manager oversees full-cycle accounting operations, including day-to-day accounting, fund accounting, gift card accounting, equipment sales, and company operational finance. This role leads month-end and general ledger close processes for a large, complex organization, manages an offshore accounting team, and ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with SOX and audit requirements. The position suits a results-driven, analytical professional who thrives in a demanding, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys working with global-scale financial operations.
Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions across multiple business lines, including gift cards, fund accounting, equipment sales, and general company operations.
• Lead full-cycle accounting processes, including general ledger (GL) close, balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements and financial reports.
• Manage the month-end close process for a large organization, coordinating activities, timelines, and deliverables to meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, deferred revenue, and other key accounts.
• Implement, maintain, and enhance internal control processes to support compliance with SOX and other internal control requirements.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, providing documentation, explanations, and process insights as required.
• Manage and develop a team of 4-5 offshore agents, providing direction, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality work and alignment with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, financial analysis, and operational decision-making.
• Use advanced Excel capabilities, including VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP and pivot tables, to perform detailed financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Work with ERP systems and financial tools such as SAP, Hyperion (or similar), PowerQuery, and Power BI to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Apply knowledge of accounting standards and guidance, including ASC 842 and ASC 606, in relevant financial processes and reporting.
• Drive process improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control within accounting and reporting workflows.
• Exercise strong project management skills to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and priorities, particularly during busy periods and month-end.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret financial results, identify issues, and propose practical solutions.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and maintain a level-headed, professional approach in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities, contributing to strategic and operational decision-making.
• Maintain a process-driven mindset, ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively while keeping sight of the broader financial and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders, providing timely updates on accounting status, issues, and key metrics.
• Remain flexible and committed to working additional hours, including some weekends during month-end, to ensure successful completion of all deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting, including general ledger close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close processes for large organizations, including managing tight deadlines and complex workflows.
• Strong background in accounting operations, including day-to-day accounting, fund accounting, gift card accounting, equipment sales, and company operational finance.
• Experience managing and leading an offshore team, including overseeing 4-5 offshore agents.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems for financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP and pivot tables, for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with internal control processes and SOX compliance.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Strong general ledger, reconciliation, and financial reporting skills, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Ability to manage month-end closes in a demanding, results-driven environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• Process-driven approach with strong work management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Critical thinking and analytical mindset, with the ability to see the bigger picture beyond daily tasks.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback in a level-headed and professional manner.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, international CA/CPA, or equivalent controller experience, or active pursuit of a Canadian CA/CPA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PowerQuery and Power BI as assets for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of Hyperion or similar consolidation and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with ASC 842 and ASC 606 and their application in accounting and reporting.
• Experience working in a results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where performance, accountability, and execution are highly valued.
• Comfort working in a demanding environment with many projects in progress, particularly around month-end.
• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, coordination, and delivery across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to remain humble, open to feedback, and collaborative while operating in a high-expectation setting.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and manage demanding workloads, especially during critical reporting periods.

Work Environment
This role is based on-site five days a week with no remote work exceptions. The standard work schedule is approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility, and a 40-hour work week. During month-end, there is a blackout period for time off, and candidates should expect a rigorous schedule with potential weekend work and extended hours to meet reporting deadlines. The environment is demanding and fast-paced, with many projects running simultaneously and a strong emphasis on results, accountability, and execution. You will work closely with an offshore team and use tools such as SAP, ERP systems, Hyperion (or similar), PowerQuery, Power BI, and advanced Excel. The culture values a process-driven mindset, analytical thinking, and the ability to see the bigger picture while managing detailed tasks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toronto, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $62.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Toronto,ON.