Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBrief Overview:The Accounting Manager is a senior individual contributor and team lead responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounting operations of a group of related companies operating in the construction, equipment, and property rental industries. This role is accountable for accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, cash management, statutory compliance, and year-end support across multiple entities.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will supervise one direct report while providing hands-on leadership in day-to-day accounting operations. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, experience in a multi-entity environment, and the ability to balance competing priorities across businesses with distinct operational and compliance requirements.
Accounting is performed across two platforms:
- Jonas Premier Construction Software for the construction entity
- QuickBooks Online for all related companies
Responsibilities:Accounts Payable
- Manage monthly accounts payable payment runs across multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
- Coordinate payment runs based on project cash flow and funding availability.
- Verify vendor and subcontractor banking information prior to payment release as a key fraud prevention control.
- Monitor corporate credit card activity across the organization and process payments in accordance with payment terms.
Accounts Receivable & Project Billing
- Prepare and issue client invoices, including reviewing and validating billing applications before submission.
- Prepare monthly billings for rental or recurring revenue operations.
- Attend monthly internal billing meetings to ensure approved change orders and out-of-scope work are included in billing applications.
- Record customer payments and apply cash receipts across all entities.
- Prepare required statutory or compliance documentation for monthly invoice submissions.
- Track and coordinate required notices between clients and subcontractors in accordance with applicable regulations.
Cash Flow & Banking
- Maintain ongoing cash flow reporting.
- Ownership of bank reconciliations and maintaining the online banking portals
Month-End Close
- Lead the accounting team through month-end close procedures.
- Review and resolve financial variances to ensure accurate reporting.
- Reconcile operating expenses and prepare intercompany invoices as required.
Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and file required periodic returns for HST, EHT, and source deductions.
Year-End Support
- Assist with year-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, working paper preparation, and supporting schedules.
- Coordinate with finance leadership and external accountants to ensure year-end adjustments are accurately reflected in the financial statements.
Leadership & Team Supervision
- Supervise accounting team member(s), providing daily guidance, coaching, work allocation, and review.
- Support process improvements and promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the accounting function.
QualificationsQualificationsRequired
- Minimum 5 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Experience supporting multiple legal entities.
- Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of HST preparation and filing requirements.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and openness to change as business needs evolve.
Preferred
- Construction industry accounting experience.
- Knowledge of construction billing applications, statutory declarations, lien legislation, and holdback requirements.
- Experience using Jonas Premier Construction Software.
- Experience using RBC Express for banking administration and payment verification.
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation (completed or in progress) is considered an asset.
Additional InformationWhat we offer:- Competitive Compensation Package
This position offers an annual salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
- Extensive Health and Dental Program
- RRSP Program - Company Matching
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Generous Vacation Day Program
- Professional Development
- Personal Days
- Employee Discount Program
- Fun Company Events
- Community Initiatives
- Health and Wellness Program
- Recognition Programs
- Lunch and Learns
