Manager, accounting operations

Our client is part of an established Canadian financial services group. The organization provides financing and leasing solutions for a wide range of revenue-producing assets. The company offers a broad range of financing solutions and promotes a high-performance culture built on results, recognition, employee development, and supportive leadership.

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Manager, Accounting Operations to lead an experienced team while reporting to the Controller. This position oversees core transactional accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related financial operations.

The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately eight to ten employees, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with company policies. This role also provides oversight of key funding, buyout, and refund activities, along with payroll, benefits, commissions, and other compensation-related transactions.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who combines strong people-management skills with broad transactional accounting experience. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing the team, improving processes, and supporting the overall effectiveness of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an eight-person accounting operations team across AP, AR, payroll, and accounting support, overseeing accurate and timely transaction processing.
• Review and approve financing payments, customer pre-authorized debits, AP transactions, buyouts, refunds, payroll, benefits, commissions, and bonuses.
• Oversee intercompany billings and ensure payroll and compensation transactions are accurately reflected in financial statements.
• Support year-end audits by preparing working papers and documentation for external auditors.
• Coach and develop team members, establish consistent procedures, and strengthen internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and team performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on special projects and accounting initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation is mandatory.
• Five or more years of accounting and relevant industry experience.
• At least two years of management experience leading, coaching, and developing a team.
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, payment processing, commissions, benefits, and financial controls, ensuring accurate transactions and compliance with company policies.
• Knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting operations manager with a strong foundation in transactional accounting and demonstrated success leading a team. They will be comfortable overseeing AP, AR, and payroll functions, reviewing sensitive financial transactions, and maintaining accuracy across a range of operational processes.

This individual should be organized, dependable, and confident managing competing priorities while supporting team members and collaborating with other departments. A hands-on leadership style, sound judgment, and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement will be important to success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Proposed Base Salary: $115,000-$130,000, subject to confirmation.
• Employer-paid medical and dental benefits, including vision care and life insurance.
• Employee investment program with RRSP, TFSA, and cash account options.
• Company matching program to support employee savings and investments.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead an established accounting operations team across several core finance functions.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, funding, and compensation-related transactions.
• Influence process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Work closely with the Controller and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Join an organization that values results, employee recognition, and professional development.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote position within Canada.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.