Accounting Manager

100% Canadian Owned and Operated – Since 1887

Working at Walker

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys turning financial data into meaningful business insights? Do you have a passion for financial reporting, process improvement, and supporting strategic business decisions? We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in Niagara Falls! Reporting directly to the Divisional Controller, you will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while providing valuable financial analysis and insights to senior leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working across departments, leading financial processes, and contributing to the overall success of a growing organization. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, support month-end and year-end reporting, coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). You will also work closely with senior management, operations, and construction teams, helping translate financial results into actionable business recommendations.

If you are analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario | Hybrid Work Environment

Salary: $80,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting in accordance with GAAP.

• Oversee general ledger maintenance, prepare journal entries, review account reconciliations, and ensure the integrity of financial records and reporting.

• Coordinate annual budgeting and forecasting processes, analyze financial performance, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

• Prepare monthly KPI reports and financial analysis to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support senior management in strategic planning.

• Coordinate year-end audit preparation, compile supporting documentation, liaise with external auditors, and assist with corporate tax returns and other government filings.

• Partner with operations and construction teams to provide financial guidance, support business initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and internal controls.

• Provide leadership and oversight to accounting team members, including reviewing work, managing workloads, and providing guidance and constructive feedback.

• Support the Divisional Controller, VP Finance, and EVP of Operations with financial reporting, analysis, and other accounting initiatives as required.

• Provide backup support to General Accountants during absences and travel to various work sites as needed to collaborate with operations personnel.

Here’s What You Need

• College diploma or university degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline, along with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA).
• Approximately 4–5 years of relevant accounting and supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger processes.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, reconciliations, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Advanced analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to investigate variances, identify trends, resolve complex problems, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial databases.
• Proven ability to oversee workloads, provide constructive feedback, and support the development of team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with limited supervision while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Adaptable and collaborative, with the professionalism, tact, and discretion required to work with colleagues, operational teams, and senior management.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing and able to travel to various work sites several times per month, including occasional overnight travel.

What’s in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on

• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing

• Leaders who support your growth and success

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance

• Give back to our communities with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker, diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We celebrate a culture that respects varied backgrounds and life experiences and actively encourage women and under-represented groups to apply and thrive here. We value a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Walker Industries does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. Hiring decisions are made by qualified professionals to maintain a fair, human-led process.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.