Accounting Manager

Description:

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the monthly close and distribution of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and administration of all transactional accounting processes, by way of managing an in-house accounting team and outsourced accounting resources. In addition, the Accounting Manager will lead initiatives to establish and maintain internal controls and collaborate with operating groups to implement and improve the effectiveness of business processes.

This position is ideal for a high-energy and detailed-oriented accounting professional, who can both lead and train an accounting team as well as build collaborative and transparent working relationships with operating teams.

This position is based in Toronto and will report to the Corporate Controller.

What You Will Do

• • Manage an outsourced accounting team (India-based Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountants) on daily operations, month-end close and reporting and adherence to policies and procedures
  • Coordinate and review monthly close activities to ensure financial results are in accordance with US GAAP
  • Develop, implement, and review reconciliation procedures to ensure internal controls are operating effectively
  • Responsible for managing NetSuite including master data maintenance necessary for internal and external reporting
  • Provide financial reports as needed for internal and external users
  • Ensure monthly actuals are loaded to Adaptive platform
  • Monitor bank balances, prepare and present weekly payment runs, and provide monthly bank compliance reporting
  • Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and customer support operations, on the design and systems integration of business processes that impact accounting transactions
  • Oversee inventory costing including the use of standard costs and FIFO basis of accounting
  • Manage accounting-related information requests
  • Function as primary contact for financial auditors
  • Manage processes for collection and remittance of sales tax, including working with outside tax consultants