manager, accounting

Title: Accounting Manager

Posted on: April 21, 2025 by Trowbridge

Job Details

Mission: At Trowbridge, we are committed to providing exceptional international taxation services by fostering trust-based relationships, clear communication, and continuously improving based on client feedback. Our goal is to empower clients with insights to navigate complex tax landscapes, establishing Trowbridge as a leading boutique firm in mid-market private, corporate, sports/entertainment, and global mobility tax services.

Outcomes

1. Accounting and Financial Reporting: Oversee global accounting operations for multiple entities, ensuring full compliance with international tax laws and regulations.
2. Manage month-end close process, including journal entry review, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements for month end accuracy and reduced close timelines.
3. Own and maintain the chart of accounts and reporting dimensions, ensuring improved data accuracy.
4. Deliver regular internal management reporting to support informed decision-making.

1. Finance Operations: Supervise and support the accounts payable process, including weekly payment run preparation, cash disbursements and collections.
2. Responsible for timely resolution of vendor queries, maintaining strong vendor relationships.
3. Monitor accounts receivable aging and escalate high-risk balances to collections agency and senior leadership, minimizing bad debt exposure and improving cash flow.

1. Taxation: Preparation of tax related financial schedules for preparation of Canadian tax returns.
2. Work with third party providers to coordinate and complete timely filing of tax returns across international entities.
3. Ensure the timely preparation and filing of HST/VAT and all other multijurisdictional/global statutory obligations.
4. Assist with year-end adjustments and ensure financial statements reflect tax-related impacts accurately.

1. Audit and Compliance: Support internal and external year-end audits by preparing reconciliations, supporting schedules, and review processes, ensuring timely and accurate data delivery.

1. Systems & Technology: Highlight your technical skills and ability to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy by leading the implementation and optimization of cloud-based accounting systems (e.g. Xero and QuickBooks).
2. Utilize Power BI to develop insightful financial dashboards, automate reporting, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
3. Ensure data integrity and system compliance through routine audits and system checks.

Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Adapt to additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the team.

Required Competencies

1. Organization Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
2. Capacity to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
3. Keep files and records systematically organized and up to date.

1. Team Collaboration: Capacity to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.
2. Share information and support team members to achieve common goals.

1. Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport internally and externally.
2. Strong and clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Adapt communication style as needed to suit different situations.

1. Client Service: Ability to provide exceptional client service skills, with a client-focused attitude.
2. Show genuine interest in helping clients resolve issues as necessary.

1. Adaptability & Problem Solving: Adaptable and proactive attitude, able to handle changing priorities and demands.
2. Use analytical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve problems efficiently.

1. Professionalism: Consistently exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
2. Ensure confidentiality and integrity when handling information.

1. Attention to Detail: Carefully review documents and communications to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Location

• Toronto, ON

Workplace Information

• On site

Salary

• $90,000 to $120,000 YEAR annually

Terms of Employment

• Permanent employment, Full time

Vacancies

• 1 vacancy