Accounting Manager

Steam Whistle Brewing; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 107,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Wellness days

3 weeks vacation to start

Beer stipend

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SteamWhistle Brewing in Toronto is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee the full accounting cycle, including AP/AR, GL, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes internal controls, process improvements, and partnership with operational teams to drive accurate, timely information.

This management position offers hybrid work (2–3 days in the office at The Roundhouse or Evan's Avenue and 2–3 days from home), a salary ranging from $107,000 to $115,000 CAD annually,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Strong full-cycle accounting experience and month-end close.
• Experience with internal controls and process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure transactions are accurate, complete and recorded on a timely basis.
• Lead full accounting cycle: AP/AR, GL, reconciliations, month-end close and financial reporting.
• Own reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and balance sheet accounts.
• Support financial analysis, variances investigation and issue resolution.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Financial analysis

Excel

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure transactions are accurate, complete and recorded on a timely basis.
• Supporting the monthly Routine Management to ensure all critical elements are completed within the AP/AR teams.
• Lead and oversee the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, while ensuring appropriate controls, processes, and accountability across the accounting function.
• Own key accounting processes and balance sheet accounts, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, liabilities, debt and other assigned areas.
• Lead and support the month-end close process, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and delivered within established deadlines.
• Support the analysis and review for financial results and reconciliations, investigate variances and unusual activity, and ensure issues are appropriately resolved.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, approval processes and accounting procedures, ensuring appropriate documentation and accountability.
• Identify process inefficiencies and control gaps and lead initiatives to improve the accuracy, efficiency and flow of financial information.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support management decision-making and partner with operational teams to improve financial processes.
• Act as a key escalation point for complex accounting matters, resolving issues where possible and escalating significant or judgmental matters to the Controller.
• Support the Controller with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit requirements and other financial initiatives as required.

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset.
• Strong full-cycle accounting experience, including month-end close, financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets and other areas of financial accounting.
• Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and explain the drivers behind financial results.
• Experience with a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial processes, with an ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills; experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or a similar ERP system is an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on and solutions-oriented, with strong judgment and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand broader financial and business implications.

The salary range for this position is $107,000 to $115,00 per year.
We do not use Artificial Intelligence in our screening process.
This is a hybrid role, working 2 to 3 days in the office ( The Roundhouse, Downtown Toronto or Evan's Avenue, Etobicoke) and 2 to 3 days from home.

We offer:

• The opportunity to workfor one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• Paid training and development, related to area of work
• 12-pack of beer each week
• Competitive pay
• Friendly, collaborative environment
• 3 weeks vacation to start, with an additional day per year up to 4 weeks
• 6 paid wellness days
• Health and Dental Benefits Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Invites to epic parties
• Preferential gym membership rates

Diversity/Equality

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