Accounting Manager - Canada Operations

Job Title: Accounting Manager - Canada Operations

Department:Finance

Reports to:Director of Finance, Canada

Status: Exempt

Date:9/1/2023

Objective:

To direct the activities of the accounting department to include a hands-on management approach to the general ledger system, financial reporting, accounts payable, financial compliance with both US and Canadian GAAP. To be the go-to person for transactions relating to Canada’s day to day operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred)
• 3+ more years of relevant managerial experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at once and meet daily/monthly deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Access required

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting function of two legal entities in Canada with registrations in Ontario and Quebec provinces.
• Supervise a team of seven professional accounting employees (three direct reports).
• Maintain the general ledger system and direct all activities of the monthly financial closing.
• Initiate process improvements around the integration of reservations systems to Netsuite.
• Manage the preparation and filing of month, quarter, and annual Canadian statutory reporting requirements (income, VAT, RST, QST, HST, etc) and other regulatory bodies (TICO, OPC, etc)
• Spearhead year-end financial audit and point of contact of the external auditors.
• Assist with treasury management services and liaise with bank representatives.
• Provide financial analysis and participate in finance projects as needed.
• Maintain and update overall department task list and professional development of staff.

Standard Department Member Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and/or perform training of staff members as requested.
• Foster communication within the department, with other departments and with management.
• Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures to serve as an effective leader.
• Support company policies and management decisions with a sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Seek out and participate in internal and external programs that facilitate personal and professional growth.
• Ensure milestones/goals are met and adheres to guidelines from US Headquarters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred)
• 3+ more years of relevant managerial experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at once and meet daily/monthly deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Access required