Accounting Manager

Elby Professional Recruitment; Cambridge; In loco; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An Accounting Manager role is available in Canada with a client focused on manufacturing and process improvement. The candidate will oversee the finance team, ensure strong internal controls, and drive process enhancements beyond day-to-day accounting.

You will identify gaps, implement improvements, and support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.

Competenze

• CPA designation required or in final steps.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; manufacturing clients considered.

Mansioni

• Provide leadership and technical oversight to the finance team.
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, inventory, and job costing.
• Review processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Improve and develop processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Support enhancement of financial systems, reporting and internal controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement new processes.

Conoscenze

CPA

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Technical accounting

Formazione

CPA designation

Strumenti

ERP systems

Inventory costing systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you a CPA with manufacturing experience who enjoys being hands-on, improving processes, and taking ownership? Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their growing team in a newly created role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll provide technical oversight across the accounting function while playing a key part in strengthening processes, reporting, internal controls, and systems. You’ll have the opportunity to identify opportunities for improvement, implement solutions, and help build a more efficient and effective finance function.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity for a technically strong CPA who wants to make an impact beyond the day-to-day accounting function. As a newly created position, you’ll have the opportunity to assess existing processes, identify gaps, and implement improvements that support the organization’s continued growth.

If you bring manufacturing experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and a hands-on, "go-getter" approach, this could be an excellent opportunity to take ownership and help shape the future of the accounting function.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide leadership and technical oversight to the finance team, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls.
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, inventory, and job costing.
• Review existing processes with a critical eye, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Improve and develop processes to increase accuracy and efficiency across the finance function.
• Support the enhancement of financial systems, reporting, and internal controls as the organization continues to grow.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement new processes and requirements.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical support to the accounting team.
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and other financial analysis as required.
• Act as a technical resource to the Finance team and provide insight to support business decisions.

What You Bring

• CPA designation required; will consider those in final steps
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; public accounting experience with manufacturing clients will also be considered.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to improve processes.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that AI-assisted tools may be used as part of our recruitment process to support resume review and candidate shortlisting. All interview and hiring decisions remain fully human-led.