Manager Accounting Services

Westlake; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 178,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake seeks a Manager-Accounting to oversee financial activities at their Vaughan location. This role entails managing financial accounting, budgeting, and risk management, acting as a strategic partner to the General Manager of Distribution.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Accounting, a CPA designation, and significant experience in multi-national companies. Compensation ranges between $178,000 and $218,000, including bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a large multi-national company.
• Demonstrated acumen in balancing custodian and business partner roles.
• Knowledge of ERP accounting systems, especially JDE and SAP BPC.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial activities and operations of the finance department.
• Prepare annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Supervise daily activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies.

Skills

Financial guidance

Sales and profitability reporting

Supervisory experience

ERP accounting systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

JDE

SAP BPC

PowerBI

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

The Manager-Accounting will be responsible for managing the financial activities of the Distribution business and its branches, including financial accounting, budgeting & forecasting, risk management and managing the day-to-day operations and activities of the finance department. Acting as the Finance Leader, this role has a strong dotted line reporting relationship to the General Manager, Distribution and in this capacity acts as a business partner to the General Manager. The Finance Leader will ensure the development of relevant business metrics, maintenance of accurate accounting systems, maintenance of an effective internal control environment, and timely and relevant financial planning and reporting. Other major responsibilities include management of accounting staff, and support process improvement or new business initiatives. This position must ensure that Westlake Accounting Policies and the Delegation of Authority are complied with.

Salary Range: $178,000 to $218,000 (inclusive of bonus opportunities)

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide financial guidance to the General Manager and team to support business growth and performance objectives.
• Develop sales and profitability reporting tools to provide to the branch managers and sales staff.
• Manage significant quarterly bonus and incentive plans, including target setting, payouts, plan design.
• Supervise the daily activities of the Finance Department, with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial books and maintain the integrity of the internal accounts.
• Produce reports for Management on the key financial metrics of the business including the monthly business review presentation and supporting branch queries.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, and supervisors/managers.
• Prepare the annual budget and monthly forecasts for the business, with appropriate variance analysis.
• Actively participate with corporate accounting on accounting and financial reporting issues including external financial reporting and external audit support.
• Oversee Sarbanes Oxley compliance and the internal control environment.
• Manage special projects and analyses as required.
• Handles any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. Degree in Accounting or equivalent with ten plus years of progressive accounting experience preferably with a large multi-national company.
• CPA designation and/or Master’s degree required.
• Demonstrated acumen in balancing the custodian and business partner facets of the leadership role.
• Product distribution experience in a multi-location environment is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of ERP accounting systems including JDE and SAP BPC is critical to the position.
• Applicant should be proficient with Microsoft Excel (required), SAP BPC and have database experience.
• Exposure to PowerBI is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to 10% including air travel or auto travel.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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