Manager, Accounting | Finance

MTE Consultants Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching

Wellness Spending Account

Professional development opportunities

Work‑life balance

Flexible work environment

Employee‑owned firm

Job summary

MTE Consultants seeks a Manager, Accounting to lead the Finance team from our Kitchener office, ensuring accurate month-end closes and robust financial reporting in a 100% employee-owned firm.

The role emphasizes controllership, WIP/project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit readiness, with opportunities to grow into broader controller responsibilities in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation in good standing is required.
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including month-end close, financial statement prep, reconciliations, estimates/reserves and audit support.
• Supervisory/management experience with ability to coach staff across functions.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and financial reporting principles; experience in professional services/engineering/consulting environments is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Experience working with external auditors and preparing lender or external financial reporting packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with accurate accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Oversee general accounting operations including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage WIP, project accounting, revenue analysis, reserves and KPIs.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial statements, forecasts, budgets and KPIs.
• Provide financial insight to operational leaders and identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate budgeting/forecasting, including consolidation and variance analysis.
• Maintain internal controls, regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead the external audit process and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial reporting

Month‑end close

Analytical skills

WIP / project accounting

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about designing solutions that shape vibrant, welcoming communities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can work on transformative projects with a multi-disciplinary team? We are currently seeking a Manager, Accountingto join our Finance departmentto work out of ourKitchener office.

MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that has been shaping Ontario since 1985 with offices in Kitchener, Burlington, Toronto, London, Kingston, Ottawa, Barrie and Stratford.Our services include civil and structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, building and environmental science, and land surveying.

As a100% employee-owned company, our growthis driven by our commitment to client satisfaction and shared accountability.Wecollaborate with clients to enhance the communities where our friends, families, andneighbourslive and work.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is a senior member of the Finance team responsible for the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of the organization’s accounting, month-end close and financial reporting processes. The role provides hands‑on leadership across general accounting, work in progress (WIP), management reporting, budgeting and forecasting support, compliance, audit readiness and finance systems.

This position is intentionally designed as a controller‑track role. The Accounting Manager is expected to operate with a strong controllership mindset – maintaining effective financial controls, challenging unusual results, ensuring balance sheet integrity, improving processes and systems, and providing reliable financial insight to management. As capability and organizational needs develop, the role is expected to assume broader Controller‑level responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Oversee general accounting operations, including journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and General Ledger integrity
• Manage Work in Progress (WIP), project accounting, revenue analysis, reserves, and related financial performance metrics
• Prepare and analyze monthly management reports, financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators to support business decision‑making
• Partner with operational leaders, including Project Managers, Division Managers and Sector Directors, to provide financial insight, support project performance reviews, and identify risks and opportunities
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes, including consolidation, variance analysis, and planning suppor
• Maintain strong internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and support audit readiness and financial governance initiatives
• Lead the annual external audit process and serve as a key liaison with auditors and external stakeholders
• Act as a subject matter expert for financial systems, supporting process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system optimization initiatives
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to Finance team members while fostering collaboration across the organization
• Support the Director, Finance and progressively assume broader controllership responsibilities
• Other related duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, includingmeaningful experience with month‑end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, estimates/reserves and audit support
• CPA designation in good standing is required
• Prior supervisory, team‑lead or management experience, with demonstrated ability to coach staff and coordinate work across functions
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and financial reporting principles; experience in professional services, engineering, consulting, project‑based or similar environment is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of WIP, project accounting, revenue analysis, AR aging, reserves, DSO and other working‑capital metrics
• Experience with ERP systems is required; Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience is strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Power BI or comparable reporting/analytics tools
• Experience working with external auditors and preparing lender or other external financial reporting packages is an asset

What we offer

• Integrated, Firm‑Wide Collaboration: Work across offices and teams, gaining exposure to diverse perspectives, building strong internal relationships, and contributing to a more connected organization
• Multi‑Disciplinary Expertise: Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines, scientists, and surveyors to broaden your skill set.
• 100% Employee‑Owned firm with opportunities for you to purchase shares
• Competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP matching, Wellness Spending Account and performance bonuses
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Reimbursement for annual professional memberships
• Flexible work environment and work‑life balance
• Collaborative culture
• The opportunity to participate in various Social Committee events and community focused initiatives

Salary Range

$84,000-$105,000 per year base salary, plus benefits

MTE Consultants will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under AODA legislation in all parts of the hiring process. Should accommodation be required, please notify our Human Resources department at [e-mail].

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