About Our Client

Our client is a Canadian restoration company, in business for over 30 years. They focus on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood or other structural trauma to their home/business. They pride themselves as being the best in the restoration industry by providing excellent service, prioritizing safety, and delivering a very high level of quality work to our customers.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate is highly organized and is an expert at account reconciliations. This role will have a broad range of responsibilities involving many aspects of the monthly, quarterly and year end close process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Assists in the compilation and review of monthly/annual consolidated and non-consolidated financial reports
• Prepares variance analysis and provide relevant commentary on financial results
• Prepares/reviews monthly reconciliation schedules, working papers and elimination entries
• Ensures that the company complies with all federal, provincial or municipal filing requirements
• Conjunction with the controller leads the audit process

Forecast and Budget Reporting

• Prepare, analyze monthly department level expenses and variance reports for multiple entities
• Produce and or support ad hoc reporting and analysis when required
• Assist with daily banking requirements and monitor cash flow
• Support strategic budgeting and forecasting activities

General Accounting

• Lead the month-end full cycle accounting duties ensuring month-end journal entries and account reconciliations are completed and accurate
• Prepare/review reconciliation schedules and investigate variances
• Provide training and supervise new and existing staff as needed

Health and Safety

• Ensure that self and others adhere to company health and safety practices and procedures
• Ensure good housekeeping is kept to perform work safely and efficiently
• Understand safety policies and protocols
• Ensure that self and others on site are wearing all required PPE, when required

Qualifications:

You are an expert in account reconciliations and have the initiative to problem solve. You will own the accuracy of accounting records and take care of the day-to-day accounting while being driven to support management with real time analysis and quality decision support. A personable and well-organized individual who pays attention to detail. Someone who has a professional manner and is able to interact with employers and vendors daily. Experienced in working in a fast- paced environment and complies with the GAAP accounting regulations. Other important attributes of the future Accounting Manager are:

• Strong audit and/or M&A experience preferred
• Public practice experience is an asset
• Experience with acquisitions and integration is an asset
• Problem solver and inquisitive, not afraid to ask questions and look for answers
• Experience using Dynamics Business Central is an asset
• Experience working in multiple systems for account investigation and reconciliations is an asset
• Experience with consolidation of multiple entities 
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and effectively handle changing priorities
• Proven ability to multi-task, handle high volumes, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve as well as communicate and follow-up in a professional manner
• A positive demeanour and team player, who is willing to go the extra mile

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation - $100 - $115K base
• Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family 
• Flexible hours 
• Great company culture and career advancement opportunities
• Industry-related Tuition Reimbursement (50% - 100% of tuition costs!)
• RRSP plan
• 3 weeks vacation