Accounting Manager

Company Overview

Our client is a family-owned life sciences organization specializing in time-critical transportation that directly supports patient care and medical innovation. For over 40 years, they have played a vital role in delivering life-saving treatments, sensitive medical materials, and specialized equipment, while fostering a people-first culture where employees are genuinely valued and supported.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Company while ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of financial information.

This role provides leadership to the accounting team, manages the month-end close process, and ensures compliance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

The Accounting Manager will play a key role in developing and mentoring the accounting team, improving accounting processes, implementing technology and automation initiatives, and supporting the continued growth of the business. This position is responsible for building an efficient and scalable accounting function while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the Company's financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

Department Leadership
Provide leadership, direction, and day-to-day oversight of the accounting department.
Supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounts Receivable Specialist and Accounts Payable Specialist.
Establish departmental priorities, monitor workloads, and ensure deadlines are met.
Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment focused on accuracy, continuous improvement, and high-quality financial reporting.
Provide training, coaching, and ongoing performance feedback to support employee development and departmental succession planning.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Prepare and review journal entries and month-end working papers to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the Company's financial records.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial results and investigate unusual variances or discrepancies.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and monitor outstanding reconciling items.
Accounting & Payroll Operations
Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, including billing, collections, invoice processing, and vendor payments.
Ensure all accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
Prepare and process payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies.
Maintain payroll records and prepare related payroll journal entries and account reconciliations.
Review and prepare vendor payment batches and electronic funds transfers (EFTs), ensuring payments are accurate, properly authorized, and processed in accordance with company policies.
Coordinate the preparation of year-end working papers and provide support to external auditors and advisors.
Compliance & Internal Controls
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and company policies.
Oversee GST/HST reporting and other regulatory filings.
Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks within the accounting function.
Process Improvement & Technology
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and the quality of financial reporting.
Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of accounting software and automation initiatives.
Document accounting workflows and develop standardized procedures to improve consistency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce manual processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Experience with cloud-based accounting systems; experience with QuickBooks Online is an asset.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead a team and collaborate across the organization.