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Accounting Manager
Robert Half Guelph, Ontario
Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its accounting function and oversee a team of accounting professionals.
Reporting directly to senior leadership, this position is responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, month-end and year-end activities, audit coordination, budgeting support, and the ongoing development of accounting processes and systems.
This role offers a unique blend of hands-on accounting, leadership responsibility, and business partnership within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
- Oversee the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting systems
- Coordinate internal and external audit requirements
- Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and reporting efficiencies
- Assist with ERP optimization and systems enhancements
- Partner with operational and business leaders to support organizational objectives
- CPA designation preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Strong financial reporting and technical accounting expertise
- Experience overseeing the full accounting cycle
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Manufacturing experience considered an asset
- Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes
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