Accounting Manager

WolseleyCanada; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor is seeking an Accounting Manager based in Burlington, Ontario. This role involves overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, and mentoring a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, 5-8 years of accounting experience, and strong analytical skills. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a hybrid work schedule. Join us to contribute to financial operations that support critical industries across Canada.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid

Career development and training opportunities

Paid vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in Accounting.
• Strategic thinking and ability to identify key projects.
• Experience in developing and communicating policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Business unit accounting function and team performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial close and reporting.
• Mentor and coach team members for continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

CPA Designation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Integrated ERP software

Job description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

Join the Pros!

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.