Accounting Manager
Downtown Toronto
20188365
Perm
Salary 90K+

Our global media client with a transformative, high performing culture is looking to add to their large finance team in Toronto. They are looking for a dynamic, ambitious Accounting Manager who wants to be a strategic partner in the business.
The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the full profit and loss of a business unit, preparing accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures.

What you will be doing:
– Full responsibility for the preparation of the General Ledger entries and reconciliation for the month-end closing
– Provide in-depth analytics and commentary on financial results vs forecast
– Monitor outstanding intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies
– Monitoring of all reporting deliverables (monthly actuals & forecasts, YE and QE supplementary packs, IT additional information requests), ensuring timely submission in line with deadlines
– Review monthly revenue and expenses for accruals
– Variance analysis and analytics and commentary on financial results vs forecast
– Manage and review Finance outsourcing team workflow: bank reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, and other reporting templates
– Manage business groups budget, forecast and client reporting
– Manage the working capital monitoring and cash forecasting
– Develop and implement process improvements
– Review and submit government tax audits; internal/external financial audits
– Preparing sales tax returns and corporate reporting requirements

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:
– Assess problems and concerns in a systematic, logical and rational manner
– Proactively resolve issues, know when to and to whom to escalate
– Guide team members and nurture/promote team environment
– Assist in constructing and delivering accurate, honest and timely performance management documents
– Capable of managing multiple deliverables and ability to transition among them seamlessly

What you bring:
– University Degree in business administration, finance or accounting
– 7+ years’ relevant experience, ideally with media industry experience
– CPA certification
– Thorough understanding of the financial process
– Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
– Thrives in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
– Advanced Microsoft Office skills

For further information, please contact:

Gerald Eger
T: 905-660-9550 X 224
E: geralde@ptcrecruiting.com