Assistant Accounting Manager

Assistant Manager, AccountingLocation: Toronto (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in office per week)

Department: Accounting & Finance

Reports to: General Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Manager, Accounting to support the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, robust internal controls, and effective business planning. In this role, you will collaborate closely with both local and global teams, supervise junior staff, and contribute to process improvements and digital transformation initiatives. This position is ideal for a proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA (Canada) or equivalent professional designation
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience (corporate or public accounting)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (IFRS, ASPE)
• Experience with internal controls (SOX compliance)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel); Power BI experience is an asset
• Experience with corporate accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Proven leadership skills with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and analysis, accounting posting/review, internal control systems (SOX), budget planning, and variance analysis
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare quarterly consolidation packages and general ledger sub-ledgers
• Assist the General Manager in preparing corporate business plans and financial forecasts
• Review subsidiary financial statements and provide accounting support when needed
• Prepare and document SOX internal control matrices and fraud risk assessments; perform walkthroughs and key control testing
• Review financial transactions—including trial balances and expense items—to identify issues and determine appropriate resolutions independently
• Lead or support special projects and resolve non-recurring, complex accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting)
• Post journal entries in SAP and financial consolidation systems
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, including auditors, to resolve accounting matters
• Make tax payments to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) based on instructions from the corporate tax manager

Supporting Duties

• Provide recommendations to business departments regarding non-routine transactions and special projects
• Offer backup support to the finance team on daily operations (e.g., forex bookings, funding, bank reconciliations)
• Support year-end statutory and internal audits by preparing required documentation
• Assist with company investment activities
• Support the corporate tax manager with tax provision calculations and other tax-related entries