Manager, financial reporting & accounting

Toronto

ROLE PROFILE

The Manager, Financial Reporting & Accounting will serve as the operational engine of the finance department, reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Controller. 

As the Director’s key lieutenant, you will take hands-on ownership of the month-end close process – including reviewing reconciliations and journal entries while also leading the Financial Reporting and audit process. In addition to these responsibilities you will assist with Treasury and FP&A activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Month-End Close Execution: Lead and accelerate the month-end and year-end closing processes. Performing detailed reviews of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions etc. to ensure accuracy. 
• Financial Statement Preparation: Own the end-to-end preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules and analysis across all business entities. Responsible for producing draft monthly/ quarterly financial reporting packages for review by the Director
• Audit Liaison: Act as the frontline project manager for external audits, preparing audit schedules, organizing workpapers, and directly addressing auditor inquiries. 
• Tax Compliance Support: Gather and organize financial data to support sales tax, corporate tax, and regulatory filings in Canada/US in collaboration with tax advisors. 

Financial Operations Management

• Cash Operations: Oversee cash management activities, manage corporate credit policies, and monitor accounts payable/receivable processing. 
• Budget vs. Actual Tracking: Compile monthly variance reports comparing actual financial results against the budget to support the Director’s broader FP&A initiatives. 

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Staff Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous development.
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate workflows, ERP system functions, and automation tools to increase close efficiency and accuracy.
  

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Your Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 3–4 years of experience within a public accounting firm (Audit/Assurance background is highly preferred).
• 1–2 years of subsequent accounting experience, ideally within a private company environment, with a proven track record of managing month-end close workflows and financial statement preparation.

Your Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Meticulous attention to detail, strong review skills, and the organizational ability to manage tight reporting timelines.
• Operate with a high level of ownership and accountability 
• Balance accuracy and efficiency

Your Technical skills

• High proficiency with mid-to-enterprise level ERP systems (Netsuite)
• Advanced Excel skills (required):
  • Complex formulas
  • Data reconciliation
  • Audit and validation techniques

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Flexible work environment
• A competitive pay rate and generous bonus opportunity
• 100% Employer Paid benefit premium for eligible staff (including health, dental, vision care, wellness and paramedical services)
• Company wide Socials & Milestones Celebrations
• Paid Sick Days and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) including premium mental health resources
• Group auto & home Insurance deep discounts through The Cooperators.
• Access to Employee Discounts to 1000+ stores through Perkopolis
• Internal advancement opportunities and role development pathways
• An open, inclusive and diverse working environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Any offer of employment will be subject to verification of employment and education background checks, including a criminal record check.
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of their application.

This is a new role.

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ACCESSIBILITY

Globalfaces Direct promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities. If selected for an interview, please advise our Talent Specialist at recruitment@globalfacesdirect.com if you require reasonable accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

*This position qualifies for Employee Referral Program.