Position Title: Lead Accounting Manager (Controllership Level Compensation!)

Client Details:
Our client is a well-known Iconic Retail Company in Canada owned by one of the Largest Conglomerates in Canada. The company has been providing best in class equipment and services in the designated sector they specialize in for over 20 years

Role Summary:

Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will support the month-end closing process and assist in preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial information to both internal and external parties. Review and prepare schedules under direction from the Controller to meet all company reporting requirements.

Main Job Responsibilities:

Act as a financial business partner to stakeholders, utilizing enhanced communication skills to build relationships and acquire necessary information and data to achieve functional goals.
Complete quarterly reporting to parent company.
Review and approve monthly journal entries and reconciliations for areas responsible during month-end close process to ensure accuracy of month end results.
Work closely with all departments to ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded.
Prepare and/or review audit schedules as required during annual audit, working with external auditors on requirements.
Responsible for annual impairment analysis.
Continuous process re-engineering of existing accounting processes and procedures to eliminate non-value added activities, reduce processing time and eliminate manual intervention.
Establish and implement controls where required in areas of responsibility to ensure appropriate protection of company assets and accurate reporting of financials.
Perform control review of customer changes.
Work with the A/R, A/P and Treasury teams to ensure proper cash application and reporting of cash related transactions.
Review the bank reporting requirements to ensure complete and timely reporting.
Prepare and maintain the cash forecasting analysis to be reviewed by Controller and CFO
Oversee the tracking and accounting of leases for IFRS 16 purposes.
Other duties as required.

Location:
Greater Toronto Area ** HYBRID WORKING MODEL 3 Days in office rest work from home **

Salary Range:
Based on experience, plus Bonus (Controllership Level)

Requirements:

5-10 years relevant work experience with 3+ years Management experience.
Degree in Accounting/Finance or the equivalent, CPA designated.
Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.
Strong experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

ID4795 - Lead Accounting Manager ** Well Known North American Company & Brand **

ID4795 - Lead Accounting Manager Well Known North American Company & Brand