Manager, Technical Accounting

Element Fleet Management; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet management company is looking for a detail-oriented Technical Accounting Manager in Mississauga. You will ensure IFRS compliance related to IT projects and cloud computing. The role involves evaluating development costs, partnering with IT teams on contracts, and leading improvements in accounting processes. Ideal applicants will hold a Bachelor’s in accounting, a CPA certification, and have relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $99,200 to $136,400 annually.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Paid time-off programs

Culture of innovation and accountability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with strong technical background and IFRS know-how.
• Experience with cloud computing arrangements and IT project accounting.
• Supervisory or project leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate IT project expenditures related to IFRS accounting standards.
• Partner with IT teams for cloud and software services accounting.
• Lead process improvements for IT project accounting under IFRS.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Reporting tools knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or Chartered Accountant

Master’s degree in accounting or MBA

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Technical Accounting Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with IFRS accounting standards related to IT projects and cloud computing arrangements. You will evaluate criteria for capitalization of development costs under IAS 38, assess cloud computing arrangements under relevant IFRIC guidance, and distinguish between capital expenditures and operating expenses. You will also serve as the primary contact with the IT department and act as the subject matter expert for accounting treatment of technology-related investments.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate IT project expenditures and cloud computing arrangements to determine proper accounting treatment under IAS 38 and related IFRIC agenda decisions.
• Ensure development costs meet capitalization criteria and are appropriately recognized.
• Partner with IT and procurement teams to review contracts, service agreements, and vendor invoices for cloud and software services.
• Provide guidance on treatment as intangible assets, prepaid services, or operating expenses under IFRS.
• Review and approve monthly journal entries and reconciliations for IT projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Support external audit and internal control requirements related to intangible asset capitalization and cloud computing arrangements.
• Lead process improvements and documentation for IT project accounting under IFRS.
• Provide staff training on capitalization policies, compliance requirements, and reporting expectations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA or Chartered Accountant
• 5+ years of experience with strong technical background and experience in IFRS.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including Excel, reporting tools, and data analysis.
• Supervisory or project leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or MBA.
• Big 4 or public accounting background.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and the external audit process.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, or reporting tools.

Current Location

Current Location: Mississauga. Our Mississauga office will move to 1 Adelaide in Toronto in September 2026.

The hiring base salary range for this position is $99,200 to $136,400 annually. Actual compensation within this range will depend on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and market alignment. This range applies only to candidates hired to perform work in this geographic location; candidates working in other locations will be subject to that location’s applicable range.

What’s in it for You

• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone].