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Accounting Manager

@ Elby Professional Recruitment

Kitchener, Ontario

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Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations, including payables, receivables, reconciliation, reporting, and dashboards.
  • Oversee year-end processes, internal audits, external audits (with EY), and AGM reporting.
  • Supervise a small team of 3 accounting representatives, providing coaching and feedback.
  • Contribute to treasury work and profit share payouts.
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and other finance stakeholders.
  • Support the organization through a banking system replacement project.

Requirements summary:

  • This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, expand their leadership experience, and make a meaningful impact…
  • Opportunity for professional growth and leadership experience
  • CPA designation is required.
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, comfortable with all parts of accounting.
  • Willingness to embrace corporate and leadership responsibilities.
  • Ability to interact effectively with auditors.
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Employer posting date
2026-11-02
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2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Elby Professional Recruitment

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Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join their team on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, expand their leadership experience, and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and community-focused organization.

In this role, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, provide guidance to a small team, and contribute to key financial initiatives. You will also play an important role in supporting a major technology transformation project, gaining valuable exposure to process improvements and strategic financial planning.

If you enjoy working with numbers, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and are passionate about driving operational excellence, this opportunity offers the chance to broaden your expertise while making a tangible contribution to the organization's success.

What our client has to offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Employer-paid insured group benefits
  • 4 weeks of vacation to start
  • Target incentive of 8%
  • Opportunity for professional growth and leadership experience
  • A supportive work environment with a focus on community impact

Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations, including payables, receivables, reconciliation, reporting, and dashboards.
  • Oversee year-end processes, internal audits, external audits (with EY), and AGM reporting.
  • Supervise a small team of 3 accounting representatives, providing coaching and feedback.
  • Contribute to treasury work and profit share payouts.
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and other finance stakeholders.
  • Support the organization through a banking system replacement project.

Qualifications:

  • CPA designation is required.
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, comfortable with all parts of accounting.
  • Willingness to embrace corporate and leadership responsibilities.
  • Ability to interact effectively with auditors.
  • Experience with Prologue accounting software and electronic expense reporting systems is beneficial.
  • Ability to commute to the Kitchener office 1-2 times per week.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

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