Posted 14 days ago
Assistant Accounting and Analytics Manager
@ CareKW
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
CareKW is hiring an Assistant Accounting and Analytics Manager to bridge accounting associates, the Accounting Director and mid-level management. The role oversees day-to-day accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, month-end close and KPI reporting, with a path to full ownership of operational functions. The position is full-time with a salary of $70,000 to $85,000.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and accounting associates
- Run accounts receivable and accounts payable cycles
- Manage payroll and period-end closes
- Prepare KPI and management reporting
- Assist with budgets and financial analysis
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, analytics or related field
- Intermediate accounting experience
- 2-3 years leading teams or projects
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Power Query and Power BI are assets
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · applicantstack
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Accounting, Analytics |
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CareKW
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 32 |
Worker Sub-type:
Full-time salary
Salary:
$70,000 - $85,000
The Assistant Manager will be a bridging point between Accounting Associates, the Accounting Director and mid-level management across the company. They will ensure operational tasks of the department are fulfilled which may include a hand-on approach as appropriate. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Director, learning the processes and building to a point of independency where in they will be expected to oversee and own all operational functions. The areas of these functions include:
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Payroll
Month-end reconciliation
Regular KPI reporting
The assistant manager will also be expected to identify and assist areas of improvement in controls and processes.
Key responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations within the company
Oversee accounting associates tasks
Lead the entire accounts receivable cycle from client intake, invoicing, payment and collections as applicable.
Drive the accounts payable process to ensure bills are paid on time with awareness of cash flow.
Uphold CareKW’s high standards of accuracy and timeliness in its payroll function
Oversee period end closes which includes ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, completely and on time.
Head year end engagements with external accounting firms.
Manage KPI and other reporting which includes meeting deadlines and suggesting improvements.
Assist in financial reporting, management reporting, cost analysis and variance analysis
Maintain books and documents to internal policy and procedure standards and year end engagements
- Assist with developing and maintaining budgets
- Communicate financial information as applicable to various stakeholders
Requirements
Post-secondary education Business, Accounting, Analytics or a related field of discipline is required.
Intermediate-level accounting experience
2-3 years experience leading teams and/or projects
Excellent communication skills particularly in speaking to colleagues without an accounting or business background.
Ability to problem-solve. Find and implement sound solutions through ambiguous situations.
Willingness to learn and progress
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Skills in Power Query and PowerBI are assets.
While we thank all applicants that apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
CareKW is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Your application will be reviewed by our HR team. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions.
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