Accounting Manager

Oldcastle APG; Oakville; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Life Insurance

Short‑term Disability

Long‑term Disability

Health Care

Vision Care

Vacation Time

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting and general ledger activities at our Oakville, Ontario office. The role supports SOX, budgeting, and forecasting with responsibility for month‑end close processes.

You will supervise staff accountants, ensure accurate tax remittances for GST/HST/QST, and coordinate internal audits. A manufacturing background and CPA‑track candidate are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 5 years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office—especially Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑reasoning skills.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year‑end closings timely and accurately.
• Track and manage fixed assets and leasing schedules.
• Oversee lease tracking and lease accounting.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reporting are accurate and timely.
• Review and approve Sales Tax remittances (GST/HST/QST).
• Assist in gathering Canadian financial information for CRA audits and transfer pricing.
• Coordinate information requests for internal audits of Canadian operations.
• Manage staff accountant and provide training and development.
• Take on other duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA candidate

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Finance and shares responsibility for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position includes general ledger preparation, financial reporting, support on month-end close procedures, support on SOX compliance, support with budgeting and forecasting.

Job Location

• This role is on-site and is based at our Oakville, ON corporate office.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Perform and ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closings
• Track and maintain fixed asset and leasing schedules
• Oversee lease tracking and ensure accurate lease accounting
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reporting are completed accurately and timely
• Review and approve Sales Tax Remittances (GST/HST/QST)
• Assist in the gathering of Canadian financial information to be provided to the Canadian CRH Tax Team for annual income tax returns, transfer pricing determination and CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) audits
• Coordinate information requests relating to internal audits of Canadian based operations
• Manages Staff accountant, providing training and development where necessary
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience in general accounting/finance areas/cost accounting, including but not limited to budgets, legal compliance, P&L, SFAS Rules in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing accounting experience a plus
• Competent in standard cost accounting/manufacturing
• Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and managers
• Accounting/Finance degree preferred - CPA or CPA candidate
• Proficient in MS Office – especially Excel
• Strong organizational, analysis, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills
• Ability to take the initiative and work independently

Compensation

• The base salary is $110,000-$130,000 plus an annual bonus
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Health Care
• Vision Care
• Vacation Time

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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