Manager, Financial Reporting & Accounting

Globalfaces Direct; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive pay

Benefits - health/dental/vision

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Globalfaces Direct in Toronto seeks a Manager, Financial Reporting & Accounting to own the month-end close, lead financial reporting, and coordinate with external auditors. This role collaborates with the Director, Finance & Controller to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of financial statements.

The position also supports treasury and FP&A activities, with a focus on process improvements, ERP efficiency, and a robust control environment in Canada and the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation required.
• 3–4 years in public accounting (Audit/Assurance) preferred; 1–2 years in private company accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and review journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Own consolidated financial statements and reporting packages for review by the Director, Finance & Controller.
• Act as liaison for external audits, preparing schedules and addressing auditor inquiries.
• Support Canadian/US tax compliance and regulatory filings.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Audit liaison

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation required

Tools

NetSuite

Excel advanced

Job description

The Manager Financial Reporting & Accounting will serve as the operational engine of the finance department, reporting directly to the Director, Finance & Controller. As the Director's key lieutenant, you will take hands-on ownership of the month-end close process - including reviewing reconciliations and journal entries while also leading the Financial Reporting and audit process. In addition to these responsibilities you will assist with Treasury and FP&A activities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Month-End Close Execution: Lead and accelerate the month-end and year-end closing processes. Performing detailed reviews of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions etc. to ensure accuracy.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Own the end-to-end preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules and analysis across all business entities. Responsible for producing draft monthly/ quarterly financial reporting packages for review by the Director
• Audit Liaison: Act as the frontline project manager for external audits, preparing audit schedules, organizing workpapers, and directly addressing auditor inquiries.
• Tax Compliance Support: Gather and organize financial data to support sales tax, corporate tax, and regulatory filings in Canada/US in collaboration with tax advisors.

Financial Operations Management

• Cash Operations: Oversee cash management activities, manage corporate credit policies, and monitor accounts payable/receivable processing.
• Budget vs. Actual Tracking: Compile monthly variance reports comparing actual financial results against the budget to support the Director’s broader FP&A initiatives.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Staff Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous development.
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate workflows, ERP system functions, and automation tools to increase close efficiency and accuracy.

What You Bring to the Role

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation is required.

Experience

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience within a public accounting firm (Audit/Assurance background is highly preferred).
• 1–2 years of subsequent accounting experience, ideally within a private company environment, with a proven track record of managing month-end close workflows and financial statement preparation.

Technical

• High proficiency with mid-to-enterprise level ERP systems (NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong review skills, and the organizational ability to manage tight reporting timelines.

What We Offer You

• Flexible work environment
• A competitive pay rate and generous bonus opportunity
• 100% Employer Paid benefit premium for eligible staff (including health, dental, vision care, wellness and paramedical services)
• Company wide Socials & Milestones Celebrations
• Paid Sick Days and Employee Assistance Programs, including premium mental health resources
• Group auto & home Insurance discounts through The Cooperators.
• Access to Employee Discounts to 1000+ stores through Perkopolis
• Internal advancement opportunities and role development pathways
• An open, inclusive and diverse working environment

Additional Information

• Any offer of employment will be subject to verification of employment and education background checks, including a criminal record check.
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of their application.

This is a job posting for a new role.

Globalfaces embraces the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or or expediting processes. No hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals.

Accessibility

Globalfaces Direct promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities. If selected for an interview, please advise our Talent Specialist at [e-mail] if you require reasonable accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.