Accounting Manager - 12 month contract

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-paid group benefits

4 weeks of vacation to start

Target incentive of 8%

Professional growth and leadership経験

Community-focused work environment

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is assisting a client in hiring an Accounting Manager for a 12-month contract in Kitchener, Ontario. The role oversees day-to-day accounting operations, leads a small team, and supports a major technology transformation project.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation, has 5+ years of accounting experience, and is comfortable collaborating with auditors and senior finance leadership. On-site work with potential for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with Prologue accounting software and expense reporting systems is beneficial.
• Ability to commute to the Kitchener office 1-2 times per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations including payables, receivables, reconciliation, reporting, and dashboards.
• Oversee year-end processes, internal audits, external audits (with EY), and AGM reporting.
• Supervise a small team of 3 accounting representatives, providing coaching and feedback.
• Contribute to treasury work and profit share payouts.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and other finance stakeholders.
• Support the organization through a banking system replacement project.

Skills

Leadership experience

Auditing experience

Communication with auditors

5+ years accounting experience

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Prologue accounting

Electronic expense reporting

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join their team on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, expand their leadership experience, and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and community-focused organization. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, provide guidance to a small team, and contribute to key financial initiatives. You will also play an important role in supporting a major technology transformation project, gaining valuable exposure to process improvements and strategic financial planning. If you enjoy working with numbers, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and are passionate about driving operational excellence, this opportunity offers the chance to broaden your expertise while making a tangible contribution to the organization's success.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employer-paid insured group benefits
• 4 weeks of vacation to start
• Target incentive of 8%
• Opportunity for professional growth and leadership experience
• A supportive work environment with a focus on community impact

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations, including payables, receivables, reconciliation, reporting, and dashboards.
• Oversee year-end processes, internal audits, external audits (with EY), and AGM reporting.
• Supervise a small team of 3 accounting representatives, providing coaching and feedback.
• Contribute to treasury work and profit share payouts.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and other finance stakeholders.
• Support the organization through a banking system replacement project.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation is required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, comfortable with all parts of accounting.
• Willingness to embrace corporate and leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with auditors.
• Experience with Prologue accounting software and electronic expense reporting systems is beneficial.
• Ability to commute to the Kitchener office 1-2 times per week.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.