Accounting Manager

Alquemy Search & Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alquemy Search & Consulting seeks an Assistant Accounting Manager to join our client’s Finance team in Toronto. You will support the Accounting Manager, oversee financial reporting, and strengthen controls.

Lead and mentor staff, collaborate with cross-functional and global teams, drive process improvements, and provide backup for bank reconciliations, consolidations, and audits.

Strong IFRS/ASPE/SOX knowledge and Excel/Power BI skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive accounting experience in a corporate or public firm.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ASPE, and SOX compliance.
• Hands-on with month-end/year-end close, journal entries, GL reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements in line with policy and standards.
• Review transactions, trial balances, and journal entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and post journal entries within SAP and consolidation systems.
• Perform general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Automate

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Accounting Manager to join our client Finance team. In this role, you will support the Accounting Manager in overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and driving continuous process improvements. You will also play an important leadership role by mentoring junior team members while collaborating with cross-functional and global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Review financial transactions, trial balances, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and post journal entries within SAP and financial consolidation systems.
• Perform general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly financial consolidation packages and support consolidation reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, business plans, and financial forecasts.
• Perform financial analysis and variance reporting to support business decision‑making.
• Review subsidiary financial statements and provide accounting guidance as needed.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance SOX internal control documentation, including control matrices and fraud risk assessments.
• Perform process walkthroughs and key control testing to ensure compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required financial documentation and responding to audit requests.

Leadership & Team Support

• Train, mentor, and support Staff Accountants to promote technical growth and professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments and global teams to support accounting operations and special projects.
• Provide backup support for finance operations, including bank reconciliations, foreign exchange transactions, funding activities, and credit line monitoring.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Develop and enhance reporting solutions using Power BI, Power Automate, and other automation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment or public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ASPE, and SOX compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Month‑end and year‑end close
  • Journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Internal controls and audit support
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• Exellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Financial consolidation and consolidation reporting experience.
• Experience with Power Automate or other workflow automation tools.
• Tax provision or corporate tax support experience.