Accounting Manager

MaxPeople HR; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accounting firm is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead financial operations, streamline processes, and inspire a team. This role involves managing audits, driving automation, and providing insightful reports. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting and a CPA designation, with at least five years of leadership experience. This position offers a flexible environment, a competitive compensation package, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work environment

Career growth and development

Great work culture

On-site parking

RRSP match

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including leading people.
• Comfort with MS Office and advanced QuickBooks or other financial systems.
• Hands-on experience with financial systems automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts, ledgers, reporting systems, and internal controls.
• Lead initiatives to streamline and automate financial processes.
• Prepare clear and actionable reports for leadership and partners.
• Coach and mentor the accounting team.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Communication

Automation in financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

CPA designation

Tools

MS Office

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client is a forward‑thinking accounting firm known for turning complexity into clarity and for embracing smarter, more automated ways of working. They are seeking an Accounting Manager who thrives on bringing order to complexity while leading and inspiring a team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys taking the lead on client engagements, overseeing daily financial operations, and shaping how the team delivers exceptional value. The successful candidate will have the chance to blend technical accounting expertise with leadership and process improvement while contributing to a company that values innovation, efficiency, and making a real impact for its clients.

What you’ll be doing:

Financial and Operational Oversight

Take the lead in managing accounts, ledgers, reporting systems, and internal controls to keep everything aligned with GAAP. You’ll oversee audits, forecast cash flow, and make sure budgets stay on track all while connecting systems and data to ensure our financial information is accurate, clean, and actionable.

Driving Automation and Smarter Systems

We’re transforming how we work, and you’ll be at the forefront. Lead initiatives to streamline and automate financial processes, improving speed, reducing errors, and making the organization more efficient every day.

Reporting and Insights

Turn numbers into clarity. You’ll prepare reports that are accurate, easy to understand, and tailored for leadership, external partners, and government funders. Support audit and finance committees by translating complex financial data into actionable insights that drive smart decisions.

Team Leadership

Coach, mentor, and inspire the accounting team. You’ll help team members grow their skills, foster high performance, and ensure excellence in everything we do.

Compliance and Controls

Keep us strong and secure. You’ll make sure all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements are met, maintaining robust oversight while minimizing risk.

Client Partnership and Business Growth

Collaborate closely with clients to develop service plans, uncover opportunities to expand support, and contribute to business growth. Play a key role in department planning and continuously improving how we deliver value.

Requirements

What we require:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• At least five years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including leading people
• CPA designation and experience in public accounting
• Strong communication skills and a knack for making financial concepts easy to understand
• Comfort with MS Office and advanced QuickBooks or other financial systems
• Hands‑on experience with financial systems automation and partnering with senior leadership

Desired Skills

• You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• You act like a business owner. You thrive when you’re empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Flexible environment including the ability to work some days from your home office
• Career growth, development, and continuous learning opportunities
• Great work culture and professional environment that values its employees
• Regular team events that make it easy to connect and have fun
• Convenient on‑site parking for a smoother commute
• RRSP match to help you grow your long‑term savings

For consideration, please apply online. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in MaxPeople but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.