Manager, Accounting

OverActive Media; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in entertainment is seeking an experienced Manager of Accounting to oversee accounting operations across multiple regions. The successful candidate will manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with international standards. This role offers flexibility within core hours and a collaborative environment, with the potential for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proven experience with payroll across different countries.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle accounting operations across multiple regions.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Accounting knowledge

Multi-currency finance

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

NetSuite

HUMI

DEEL

Tipalti

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Accounting to lead and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations across multiple regions. This is initially a 4-6 month contract with the potential of becoming perm/full-time. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, payroll (multi-country), general ledger, expenses, vendor payments, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting—including public company and board-level reporting. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage complexity across platforms and currencies, and a strong understanding of international finance operations.

This is a high-impact role offering flexibility within core business hours, the possibility of hybrid work (remote and in-office), and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and international environment. Overtime may be required during peak periods such as month-end, quarterly closes, and year-end reporting.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle accounting operations, including:
• Perform bank reconciliation and month-end journal entries, including multiple allocations, accruals, and intercompany transactions in NetSuite.
• Prepare and maintain amortization schedules for prepaid and capital expenditures.
• Payroll processing across multiple countries and platforms
• Regularly review the partnership invoicing schedule and set up the appropriate revenue recognition arrangements in NetSuite.
• Timely and accurate preparation, filing and reconciliation of HST/GST, Ontario EHT and Ontario WSIB (including annual filings)
• Conduct detailed balance sheet reviews and adjustments
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarter-end close
• Support role for AP/AR processes (employee, vendor payments, and contractor disbursements across multiple countries and currencies)
• Annual payroll reconciliation to ensure the accuracy of the T4 return
• Prepare and file T4A returns for all Canadian entities
• Coordinate RRSP cheques for top management
• Process management & improvement:
• Prepare and manage renewals of multiple corporate insurance policies and respond to any internal insurance inquiries
• Monitor CRA correspondence and respond to audit inquiries as needed.
• Accounting systems maintenance
• Continuously improve accounting systems and processes to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Financial reporting and compliance:
• Prepare and present accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support and participate in public company and board-level financial reporting
• Manage and reconcile foreign currency exchange impacts
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies
• Leadership and collaboration:
• Liaise with external service providers, auditors, and government agencies as required
• Supervise and mentor accounting coordinator, providing guidance on Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle
• Support annual audits and coordinate documentation for external auditors
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent designation preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including multi-entity, multi-currency, and international operations
• Proven experience with payroll, accounting software, and platforms across different countries
• Strong working knowledge of Office 365, Microsoft Teams
• Experience preparing reports for senior leadership and/or board audiences
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours during reporting periods
  
  
  

Assets

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or German
• Knowledge of NetSuite accounting, HUMI, DEEL, Tipalti, banking platforms
• Experience in the esports, gaming, or entertainment industries
• Familiarity with public company reporting requirements and SOX compliance