Accounting Manager - Retail

Newlands Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Accounting to oversee financial reporting and tax compliance. This hybrid role requires a CPA and offers a competitive salary alongside comprehensive benefits, including three weeks of vacation and health coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, life, and AD&D coverage

3 weeks vacation

Hybrid work environment: minimum 3 days in-office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in a product-based industry (e.g., retail, eCommerce).
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Manage compliance with ASPE and taxation requirements.

Skills

ASPE knowledge

Tax compliance

Detail-oriented

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Manager, Accounting
Location: Toronto (Hybrid 3 days in office)
Salary: $85,000$95,000 + benefits

Were recruiting on behalf of a consumer goods company based in Toronto. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role in the finance team.

About the Role:
As Manager, Accounting, you'll report directly to the CFO and oversee a Staff Accountant. You'll be responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance (including Canadian and U.S. sales tax), while ensuring adherence to ASPE accounting standards. Because this role involves inventory, product, and COGS, prior experience in a product-based environment is essential.

What You'll Do:

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes

• Prepare and review financial statements and reports

• Manage compliance with ASPE and taxation requirements (Canada & U.S. state sales tax)

• Support external audits and liaise with auditors

• Supervise one direct report (Staff Accountant)

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business operations

What Were Looking For:

• CPA designation (preferred)

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience

• Experience in a product-based industry (e.g., retail, eCommerce, wholesale apparel, consumer goods)

• Strong knowledge of ASPE and tax compliance

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a lean team environment

What's Offered:

• $85,000$95,000 base salary

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and AD&D coverage

• 3 weeks vacation

• Hybrid work environment: minimum 3 days in-office