Accounting Manager

JOB-BORN Executive Search Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Group benefits (health, dental, vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

4 weeks vacation

Paid personal days

Early Friday close on long weekends

Continuing education support

Modern offices and technology

Job summary

JOB-BORN Executive Search Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and oversee financial operations at our Hamilton, Ontario location. This on-site role entails managing day-to-day transactions, controls, reporting, budgeting, and compliance while keeping leadership well-informed.

You will own the accounting function, drive accuracy, and support continuous improvement within a growing brokerage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a private firm, preferably in insurance or financial services
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• CPA designation preferred; candidates in final stages will be considered
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and financial controls

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Accounting Department and monitor overall financial performance
• Develop and manage financial controls and ensure policy adherence
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with legislation
• Prepare interim financial statements and assist in annual budgets

Skills

Accounting experience

Budget management

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Communication

ERP/software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Applied EPIC

Job description

About the Company

We're a family-owned and operated independent brokerage with over 100 team members across six locations in Southern Ontario. Over the past 30 years, we've grown from a single downtown Hamilton office to one of the region's most trusted names in insurance - and our team is at the heart of everything we do.

We're a values-based company, which means every decision and every interaction is guided by our five core values: Go Beyond, Evolve, Own It, Our Promise, and Unified.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting team and oversee the financial operations of our growing brokerage. This is an on-site role based in Hamilton, working Monday to Friday with a team of insurance professionals who take pride in doing things right.

You'll have ownership over the accounting function - from day-to-day transactions and financial controls to reporting, budgeting, and compliance - while keeping leadership well-informed and the department running smoothly.

What You'll Do

Financial Oversight & Controls

• Oversee the Accounting Department and monitor the overall financial performance of the company
• Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Monitor and manage transaction data to ensure accuracy and integrity

Payroll

• Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and company policy

Transactions

• Ensure accounts payable are processed and paid in a timely manner
• Ensure accounts receivable are followed up and collected promptly
• Maintain a system of controls over all accounting transactions

Reporting & Budgeting

• Issue timely and complete interim financial statements for management on a monthly basis
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Calculate variances from budget and report significant issues to management
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual operating budgets
• Provide a system of management cost reports
• Prepare government returns, remittances, and payments
• Communicate financial metrics clearly to the leadership team

Leadership & Special Projects

• Actively support and contribute to the success of the accounting team
• Contribute to and/or lead special projects as assigned

What You Bring

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a private firm, preferably in an insurance or financial services environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• CPA designation preferred; candidates in the final stages of CPA designation will be considered
• Ability to perform a wide range of accounting and finance activities with accuracy and confidence
• Experience managing budgets and financial resources
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, task management, and prioritization skills
• An affinity for exploring new software tools to drive continuous improvement
• Experience with Applied EPIC (our broker management system) is an asset
• Experience processing payroll

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• RRSP matching plan -7.5%
• Group benefits plan (health, dental, and vision)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 4 weeks vacation
• Paid personal days and extra days off at Christmas
• Early Friday close on long weekends, May through October
• Full commission on employee home and auto policies
• Continuing education support
• Modern offices and technology that supports teamwork, skills development, and collaboration
• A growing, family-owned brokerage with access to many markets and a team that genuinely cares