Accounting manager

Financeroles; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations in Canada. You will oversee monthly consolidated financial statements, drive process improvements, and supervise the head office team.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and/or a recognized accounting designation, has at least five years in a similar role, and is fluent in French and English to collaborate across Canada.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a similar accounting role.
• Knowledge of consolidation and internal controls (asset).
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong leadership and training capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare UAP Inc.’s consolidated financial statements on a monthly basis and perform accounting analyses.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between GPC and the UAP accounting team.
• Organize, supervise, and train head office accountants and treasury clerks.
• Advise departments to improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance with corporate policies.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of head office budgets and consolidated budget reports.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Assistant Controller on external and internal audits, ensuring compliance with key controls for the cash cycle.
• Ensure that accounting policies and standards are understood and applied by all accounting staff.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Bilingual: FR/EN

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting designation

Tools

ERP software

Consolidation software

Job description

At UAP, we drive the future of the automotive and heavy vehicle parts industry through unmatched service and innovative solutions. Our passionate team is at the heart of our success. They are dedicated to maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional service. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that keeps Canada moving.

We are looking for a finance professional who’s not only adept with digits but also eager to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial landscape and contributing directly to our success story!

Are you passionate about accounting, known for your rigor, leadership, and ability to optimize processes? As an Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in managing and supervising our accounting operations while working with a dedicated and dynamic team.

Your main responsibilities:

• Prepare UAP Inc.’s consolidated financial statements on a monthly basis and perform accounting analyses;
• Serve as the primary point of contact between GPC and the UAP accounting team;
• Organize, supervise, and train head office accountants and treasury clerks.
• Act as an advisor to departments to improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance with corporate policies;
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of head office budgets and consolidated budget reports;
• Collaborate with the Corporate Assistant Controller on external and internal audits, ensuring compliance with key controls for the cash cycle;
• Ensure that accounting policies and standards are understood and applied by all accounting staff.
  

To join our team, you need, among other things:

• A bachelor's degree and/or a recognized accounting designation with a minimum of 5 years in a similar position;
• Knowledge of accounting theory, consolidation, and internal controls (asset);
• Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written, as you will need to collaborate with colleagues and clients across Canada.

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.