Accounting Manager

Pure Life Machinery; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Pure Life Machinery is seeking an Accounting Manager to own full-cycle accounting for PLM and Clean Works, overseeing month-end close, financial statements, and intercompany activities. This hands-on role reports to the Group Accounting Manager and Managing Director, with a focus on improving job-cost visibility and intercompany processes.

You will manage payroll, statutory filings, and multi-currency transactions while leading the ERP transition to enhance reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with costing and WIP.
• Multi-entity accounting including intercompany reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close for PLM and CWI.
• Prepare financial statements and variance analysis.
• Manage job costing, WIP, and inventory valuation.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and multi-currency accounting.
• Lead payroll and statutory filings.
• Support ERP transition and improve reporting.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Manufacturing costing

Intercompany accounting

Dynamics NAV / Business Central

Payroll administration

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA designation (or CPA candidate)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central

Sage 300

SAP

Job description

Accounting Manager - Pure Life Machinery & Clean Works (St. Catharines, ON, on-site)

Full-time, permanent. Base salary: $90,000 - $100,000 + benefits. Reports to: Group Accounting Manager and Managing Director (dual reporting).

About the Companies

Pure Life Machinery Inc. (PLM) is a precision sheet-metal contract manufacturer and machine builder in St. Catharines, Ontario, fabricating complex assemblies and complete machines for food-processing, marine and industrial customers across North America. Clean Works Inc. (CWI) designs and builds patented Clean Flow gas-phase sanitation systems used by food processors and growers in North America and internationally. Both companies share one site and are part of the Court Holdings Ltd. group, alongside Vineland Manufacturing Ltd. (VML).

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager to own full-cycle accounting for PLM and CWI - from transactions and payroll through month-end close, job costing and monthly financial statements. You will be the go-to finance person for both companies, working closely with the Group Accounting Manager, Controller, the Managing Director and the operations and sales teams. This role suits someone who enjoys both doing the work and improving how it gets done: tighter closes, better job-cost visibility and clean intercompany accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Own the month-end and year-end close for PLM and CWI on a fixed close calendar.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) with variance analysis against budget and prior year.
• Prepare management and board reporting packages, and support the annual budget and forecasts.

Job Costing, Inventory & WIP

• Own job and project costing for fabrication and machine-build jobs: WIP, labour and overhead absorption, cost-to-complete and revenue recognition on long-lead projects.
• Manage inventory valuation and reconcile physical counts; investigate cost and margin variances.
• Work with operations and purchasing to report margin by job and flag overruns early.

Intercompany & Multi-Currency

• Record and reconcile intercompany sales, recharges and balances between PLM, CWI and other group entities each month.
• Process USD and other foreign-currency transactions and perform FX revaluation.
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll and benefits administration; remit source deductions, EHT and WSIB on time.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable: approvals, payment runs, invoicing, collections and AR aging.
• Maintain the weekly cash flow forecast and bank reconciliations; support lender reporting.

Tax, Statutory & Government Programs

• Prepare and file HST, EHT, WSIB and year-end slips (T4, T5018); support corporate tax filings with the external accountants.
• Prepare documentation and reporting for SR&ED claims and government grant programs.
• Prepare year-end working papers and lead the year-end engagement with the external accountants.

Systems, Controls & Team

• Maintain the chart of accounts and internal controls: approvals, purchase-order discipline and segregation of duties.
• Support PLM's ERP transition (Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Fulcrum) and improve financial reporting from the systems.
• Supervise and develop accounting support staff (AP/AR and invoicing).

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• CPA designation (or CPA candidate in the final stages) is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience, including owning month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with job/project costing, inventory and WIP accounting.
• Multi-entity accounting experience, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with payroll and HST, EHT and WSIB filings.
• 5+ years of hands-on ERP experience for full-cycle accounting - Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central preferred; SAP, Sage 300 or Great Plains considered.
• Experience supervising or coaching accounting staff is an asset.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation and reporting templates).
• Strong analytical skills: able to explain the numbers to non-finance managers and recommend action.
• Organized and self-directed; meets close and filing deadlines without close supervision.
• High integrity and attention to detail; takes ownership of the accuracy of the books.
• Clear written and verbal communication with management, vendors, customers and auditors.

What We Offer

• Base salary of $90,000 - $100,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive group health benefits: dental, extended health and vision care.
• RRSP matching program and paid time off.
• Monday to Friday schedule - stable, predictable hours.
• A visible, high-impact role across two growing manufacturing companies, working directly with senior management.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Pure Life Machinery Inc. and Clean Works Inc. are equal opportunity employers committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.