manager of accounting department

LCBO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage retailer in Toronto is seeking a Manager of Finance for a secondment contract. This role involves managing the financial aspects of wholesale transactions and leading a team of service representatives. The candidate must have a degree in Finance or Business Management, along with experience in financial analysis and reporting. Additional perks include access to an employee assistance program and defined benefit pension. Candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resumes through Workday.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Business Management/Administration, or professional accounting designation.
• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting in a computerized setting.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and people.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Competence with financial systems and office automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions per IFRS, LCBO, and government policies.
• Oversee department processes including reconciliations and claims.
• Provide leadership to B2B Service Representatives.
• Resolve customer and supplier issues regarding payments and claims.
• Collaborate on improving operational processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Technical competence with MS Office

Education

Degree in Finance or Business Management/Administration

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Manager, Finance (Secondment Contract)

Location: 100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Salary: $73,027.00 - $127,554.00 annually

Secondment/Contract: Duration up to 12 months.

Reporting to Senior Manager, Policy & Operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end financial management of complex wholesale order transactions in accordance with IFRS, LCBO and Government policies, guidelines, and legislation.
• Provide direct oversight, assistance, and monitoring of department processes including reconciliations, adjustments, claims and returns.
• Manage, supervise, and provide leadership to B2B Service Representatives including assigning and coordinating work.
• Oversee and resolve customer and supplier escalations regarding invoices, payments, claims, returns and non-compliance.
• Collaborate with internal departments on continuous improvement to identify and recommend new or redesigned systems, processes, and procedures to streamline operations and improve efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Business Management/Administration and/or completion of a professional accounting designation.
• Progressive experience in a computerized financial environment conducting financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, or other related duties.
• Ability to apply knowledge, problem solve and use sound judgement in conducting and understanding results of financial analysis and in preparing comprehensive reports and making recommendations.
• Leadership experience managing people and building productive teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication, customer service, organizational skills, and ability to negotiate.
• Demonstrated technical competence with MS Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other financial systems and office automation equipment.

Benefits

• Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• A Defined Benefit Pension.
• Discounts on products and services via Workperk.

About the LCBO

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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