Assistant Manager - Vaughan Mills

GEOX; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a seasoned senior accounting leader to oversee international accounting operations and drive IFRS compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The head will guide the finance team, collaborate with FP&A, and manage the external audit process.

The role requires CPA/CA designation, strong IFRS expertise, 7–10 years of leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. Location is within the Greater Toronto Area, with permanent employment.

Qualifications

• CPA/CA designation required.
• Strong IFRS knowledge.
• 7–10 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and development for the accounting team.
• Oversee international accounting operations and coordinate with external service providers.
• Support FP&A with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Direct preparation and consolidation of IFRS financial statements across international entities.
• Strengthen financial governance with internal controls and risk monitoring.
• Lead accounting policy work and coordinate with external auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting operations and close processes.
• Ensure IFRS, SOX compliance across jurisdictions.
• Oversee treasury functions including cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization.
• Manage international tax filings with external advisors.
• Champion enhancement of accounting platforms and systems.
• Lead annual external audit with auditors and stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

CPA, CA designation

Job description

Last updated: 1 day ago CA$125,000.00–CA$175,000.00 yearly Permanent

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

About the Opportunity

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and development for the accounting team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Oversee international accounting operations, coordinating with external accounting service providers to ensure accurate and timely financial information across global business units.
• Work closely with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Direct the preparation and consolidation of financial statements across international entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with IFRS reporting requirements, including relevant disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Strengthen the organization's financial governance framework by identifying reporting risks, implementing appropriate internal controls, and monitoring their ongoing effectiveness.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and prepare or review accounting position papers, collaborating with external auditors and other stakeholders to resolve complex accounting matters.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting operations, streamlining workflows and enhancing the efficiency and timeliness of the financial close and reporting cycles.
• Establish and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and control documentation to support compliance with IFRS, SOX requirements, and applicable regulatory and statutory obligations across relevant jurisdictions.
• Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
• Manage international tax compliance in partnership with external tax advisors, overseeing tax filings across multiple jurisdictions and identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
• Champion the effective use and ongoing enhancement of accounting platforms and financial systems, leveraging technology to improve reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and scalability.
• Serve as the primary lead for the annual external audit, coordinating audit activities, managing deliverables, and maintaining productive relationships with external audit partners.

About You

• CPA, CA Designation
• Strong IFRS knowledge
• Min 7-10 years
• Experience Managing teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Salary Range

$150,000 - $175,000/year

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.