General Accounting Manager

Trench Group GmbH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Toronto is seeking a General Accounting Manager to oversee comprehensive accounting processes while ensuring compliance with IFRS. This role involves governance over the General Ledger, tax-related functions, and collaboration with external auditors. The ideal candidate should have 4 to 7 years of accounting experience including leadership, proficiency in SAP, and the ability to navigate complex financial systems. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainable practices and innovation in energy transmission.

Benefits

Practical experience in innovative company projects

Support from experienced professionals

Work in a motivated team

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years experience in accounting, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong background in accounting and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills for all organizational levels.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Ledger, budgeting, and tax compliance.
• Manage financial reporting and month-end close.
• Ensure accurate and timely Accounts Payable/Receivable reporting.
• Collaborate with external auditors for annual audits.

Skills

Accounting background

Financial reporting

SAP experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Job description

General Accounting Manager

On-site | Full time | High-level (4-7 years)

About Us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. But we are more than just a company. We are a force for change, committed to advancing the energy sector through cutting‑edge technology and sustainable practices. We genuinely care about continuous improvement, and our dynamic workplace values attention to detail and adaptability, fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion where everyone is respected and truly valued.

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP Finance, the General Accounting Manager is responsible for governance over the General Ledger, reporting, and general accounting processes including budgeting, forecasting, closing, and reporting, while ensuring adherence to IFRS and internal controls, as well as all tax‑related topics, including adherence to all local tax laws and filing tax‑related documents.

Your Tasks

Tax Process and Reporting

• Statutory financial reporting
• Corporate tax returns
• Canadian provincial tax returns (HST, QST)
• Transfer pricing
• Foreign taxes
• Tax audits
• Communicate on tax filings and concerns with head office and service providers as required.

Financial – ownership of GL, consolidated reporting and key figures

• General ledger – including control of financial structure in SAP, as well as ensuring adherence to IFRS
• Balance sheet ownership including monthly reconciliations
• Responsible for month‑end close and consolidation, including reporting to HQ using current tools and within timelines
• Corporate and divisional reporting

Accounts Payable – oversee Accounts Payable function to ensure accurate, timely reporting of AP actual balances and forecasts (including cash forecasts)

• Review and approve payments
• Review, approve and post all employee expense reports
• Review, approve and post all commission payment documents
• Ensure completion of all intercompany payable and cash postings and clearings monthly

Accounts Receivable – oversee Accounts Receivable function to ensure accurate, timely reporting of AR actual balances and forecasts (including cash forecasts)

• Oversee credit management and collections
• Ensure completion of all intercompany payable and cash postings and clearings monthly

Audit – liaise with external audit partners to ensure all required data to complete yearly audit is accurate and provided on a timely basis

• Provide data on processes, journal entries, balance sheet accounts, as requested

Stats Canada reporting

• Complete monthly manufacturing survey
• Complete all yearly surveys including Capex spending, manufacturing, foreign investment, international transactions
• Liase with other internal partners to ensure the completion of non‑financial Stats Canada surveys

Budget – ownership of the yearly budgeting process

• Set up budget plan summary each year, including basic assumptions to be used, with input from division finance heads
• Set up budget working papers for all divisions (B/S, P&L, FCF, Capex, depreciation)
• Update budget exchange rates as available
• Ensure budgeted corporate fixed costs are completed on a timely basis for use by divisions

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow internal controls as required
• Coordinate internal audits on financial controls as required
• Attend personal training programs, as required.
• Assume additional reporting as per VP Finance requirements.
• Ad‑hoc duties as required.

Projects

• Update and automate reports to minimize manual data entry
• Update and automate month‑end closing process
• Update all general accounting and related policies and procedure documentation
• Automation projects as required

Requirements

• Needs 4 to 7 years experience in an accounting setting with supervisory function for at least 2 years.
• Experience in SAP including excellent skills in FI/CO and SD modules.
• Strong background in accounting and financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience in managing a finance department.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle large volume of work; good organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels across the organization and head office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated with a hands‑on approach, and proactive with respect to managing workload and own professional development.
• Possess excellent management, interpersonal and problem‑solving ability.

We offer

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward‑looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment
Trench invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.

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