Wolseley Canada Inc.

Accounting Manager (Burlington, ON)

Wolseley Canada Inc.$90K — $108K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA Designation preferred.
  • 5-8 years experience in Accounting required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
  • Experience with integrated ERP software mandatory.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Business Unit accounting functions and team performance.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial closing processes.
  • Process, review, and adjust journal entries and G/L closings.
  • Review and manage balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Conduct performance reviews and mentor team members.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
  • Engage with auditors to ensure compliance with US GAAP.

Benefits

  • Regular business hours, Monday to Friday.
  • Fully paid comprehensive benefits starting day one.
  • Career development and training opportunities available.
  • Life insurance, disability, and wellness programs offered.
  • Employee discounts on plumbing and HVAC/R products.
Full Job Description
Based out of the Burlington Head Office on a hybrid basis and working closely with all members of the Finance team, this position oversees part of the Business Unit Accounting activities, with a focus on various areas of the Balance sheet and Profit & Loss. This is a unique opportunity for a strong finance person to be a key player in the financial operations of Wolseley Canada. Success in this role will require a self-starter, with a strong analytical mindset, who is keen to understand the financial results and operating activities of the business. The Accounting Manager will supervise a team and is responsible for managing and building the team to deliver on all key responsibilities. What's in it for you? • Regular business hours Monday to Friday • Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the "Core" package starting the first day of employment. • Career development and training opportunities • Life insurance, disability and wellness program • Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution • Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday! • Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing • Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products • Education reimbursement for employees • Employee referral program • Safety shoe reimbursement What you will do • Oversight of part of the Business unit accounting function, leading the team to deliver on key operational metrics • Ensure financial close is timely, accurate and questions from management and business are answered • Process and review of journal entries, adjustments, and accruals while also overseeing the closing of the General Ledger (G/L) • Review balance sheet account reconciliations • Ensure closing entries are reviewed and booked at the Corporate and Business Unit levels • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information • Work with Financial Reporting to ensure that period-end reporting is accurate and complete • Lead the development, maintenance, and communication of policies and procedures • Provide recommendations to Finance leaders on procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations • Initiate and introduce process improvements by researching new offerings in the market and best practices • Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports on a regular basis • Mentor and coach team members on developmental areas, providing opportunities for continuous improvement, to grow and stretch individual capabilities and build a high performing team • Hire, train and on-board new team members • Enable improvement in employee engagement through regular touch-points, team building and timely recognition • Serve as point of contact and liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with group policy and US GAAP • Maintain and strengthen the internal control environment, ensuring all internal controls are maintained as per Group requirements. What you will bring • CPA Designation (preferred) • Minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience in Accounting • Strategic thinking and insight, ability and initiative to identify key projects and execute • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Continuous improvement mindset and superior organizational skills • Advanced Excel and experience working on integrated ERP software Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications. Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. Vacancy Status: Existing position Base salary range: $90,000-108,000 (total compensation range $90,000-124,200) Please note: The total compensation range posted for this role represents the total compensation opportunity, which may include base wage, bonuses, commissions, and/or other monetary components, if applicable. Placement in the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, candidate experience, skills and qualifications relevant to the role. #INDCORP

About Wolseley Canada Inc.

Wolseley Canada Inc. is a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products in Canada. The company offers a wide range of products from leading manufacturers, including pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures. Wolseley Canada has been in business for over 60 years and has a network of over 220 branches across the country. The company is committed to providing its customers with the best possible service and is dedicated to helping them find the right products for their needs.
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