Vets First Choice

Manager, Accounting

Vets First Choice$93K — $116K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA designation with public accounting experience and a degree in Accounting or related field.
  • 4-5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a complex environment.
  • Expertise in full-cycle accounting, general ledger, financial statements, and account reconciliations.
  • Experience with tax provisions, compliance, financial statement audits, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools, preferably JD Edwards.
  • Background in supporting accounting projects, mergers and acquisitions, or business integration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle accounting for assigned subsidiaries and divisions.
  • Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial statements and management reports.
  • Resolve complex accounting issues and improve processes and controls.
  • Manage tax reporting and ensure compliance with CRA and provincial audits.
  • Coordinate external and internal audits, ensuring SOX compliance.
  • Partner with Finance and business leaders to enhance financial processes.
  • Support financial integration of new subsidiaries and provide guidance to accounting teams.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement at the Corporate Head Office Branch.
Full Job Description
Manager, Accounting

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

HYBRID

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Lead full-cycle accounting for assigned subsidiaries and divisions, including month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
  • Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial statements, management reports and financial analysis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with accounting policies and principles.
  • Resolve complex accounting and technical issues, strengthen accounting processes and controls, and identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting and overall efficiency.
  • Manage tax reporting and compliance, including quarterly tax provisions, annual tax returns and disclosures, and coordination of CRA and provincial/territorial tax audits.
  • Coordinate external financial statement audits and internal audits, including interim testing, year-end reporting, documentation and ongoing SOX and internal control requirements.
  • Partner with Finance, business leaders and other corporate teams to develop effective financial processes, systems and reporting, while providing accounting guidance to subsidiaries and business units.
  • Support the financial integration of new subsidiaries and divisions, ensuring alignment with Henry Schein's financial processes, systems and controls.
  • Provide leadership to one direct report and an outsourced accounting team, while collaborating with Finance teams across Canada and the U.S., internal and external auditors, and professional advisors.


WHAT YOU BRING
  • CPA designation with previous public accounting experience and a post-secondary education in Accounting or a related discipline.
  • 4-5+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility and complexity, ideally within a multi-division, distribution or similarly complex environment, with strong expertise in full-cycle accounting, general ledger, financial statements and account reconciliations.
  • Experience with tax provisions, corporate tax filings, financial statement audits, internal controls and SOX compliance, with the ability to apply sound technical accounting judgment to complex issues.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and technology skills, with experience working with financial systems, databases and reporting tools. JD Edwards experience is an asset, as is experience with financial modelling, database reporting or data analysis.
  • Experience supporting accounting projects, mergers and acquisitions, or the integration of new businesses is an asset.
  • You are independent, accountable and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, solve problems, work with confidential information and collaborate effectively across Finance and the broader organization.


Your favourite words are: Financial Reporting, Full-Cycle Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Month-End Close, Tax, Audit, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Process Improvement, Financial Systems, Excel, Analysis, Problem Solving, and Continuous Improvement.

*This position is based in our Corporate Head Office Branch, and is a hybrid work arrangement.

Compensation: The posted range for this position is $93,400 - $116,400, which is the expected salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role, in addition to an annual bonus. Many factors go into determining pay within the posted range including education, prior experience, training, skills, certifications, location/labour market, internal equity, etc

This posting is for an existing, available vacancy.

About Vets First Choice

Vets First Choice is a healthcare technology company that provides veterinary practices with a suite of online tools to manage their businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Benjamin Shaw and David Shaw. Vets First Choice's platform allows veterinarians to manage their inventory, prescriptions, and client communications online. The company also offers a range of analytics and reporting tools to help practices optimize their operations. Vets First Choice's mission is to improve the quality of care for animals by providing veterinarians with the tools they need to succeed.
Learn more about Vets First Choice
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$50 million
Founded
2010
5 Year Trend
+250%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ

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