Accounting Manager

Plan Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company located in York Region is seeking an experienced candidate for the Accounting Operations role. You will supervise accounting functions, ensure compliance with GAAP, and lead a team of accounting staff. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, plus over 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting software, especially Dynamics 365.
• Ability to conduct complex financial analysis and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise General Accounting and General Ledger functions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Lead and mentor accounting and accounts payable staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Description

Do you love analyzing and crunching numbers? Do you thrive on improving financial effectiveness? Do you enjoy being part of an operational team that works to grow and expand their business? Take the leap and make your mark at Plan Group!

Accounting Operations

• Supervise General Accounting and General Ledger functions.
• Ensure timely month-end closings and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and account analysis.

Invoice & Payment Processing

• Supervise AP staff and delegate tasks effectively.
• Oversee weekly payment runs, including EFT, cheques, bills, and wire transfers.
• Monitor AP aging and resolve payment issues with vendors.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, sales tax, and internal policies.
• Coordinate audits and maintain documentation for CRA and external auditors.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor accounting and accounts payable staff.
• Provide training and performance feedback.
• Coordinate with AP, AR, payroll, project and procurement teams to ensure data integrity.

Our ideal candidate has :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Canadian CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of accounting experience, construction industry experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting software, experience with Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Experience with multi-project environments and high-volume AP.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct complex and comprehensive financial analysis, assessment and evaluation of financial activities and to identify potentially contentious issues that expose PG to risk and recommend appropriate options.
• Leadership and influencing skills to encourage senior management, colleagues, clients and vendors of the need to adhere to financial / cost control processes.
• Developed governance and accountability, quality management systems and risk mitigation strategies to use a risk assessment lens to identify and address risks, issues and accounting implications for the project baseline.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop strong, cooperative relationships with operational management and other support service groups.