Accounting Manager

About the job

Position : Accounting Manager

Reports to : Controller

Location : Etobicoke - 95 Browns Line

Working Style : Hybrid- 2 days / week in office

Direct Reports : 8

Job Summary :

The Account Manager will be responsible for managing 8 direct reports and manage month-end close, maintain integrity of general ledger, manage property and equipment leasing, inter-company settlements, consolidations, manage direct and indirect tax filing, internal / external reporting, review / approve balance sheet reconciliations, and facilitate internal / external audits.

The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for financial analysis, assist with budgeting and internal control (SOX) as well as support management with decision making process and special projects.

Key Responsibilities :

Monthly / Annual Financial Reporting 25%

• Primary responsibilities : manage month-end close, financial analysis / reporting to Corporate, tax management, accounts payable.
• Complete sub-ledgers to G / L interfaces and resolve issues if any
• Manage Brinks Global Services ("BGS") accounting month end close, reviewing revenue accounting, accruals and supporting business partner as needed.
• Responsible for balance sheet analysis and reconciliations in accordance to company timing and policies
• Ensure month-end close of accounting records is performed accurately and timely (4 days) manner
• Continuously monitor and improve tax compliance strategies including transfer pricing and provincial sales taxes
• Annual preparation of financial statements, including related supporting schedules as required
• Complete monthly income tax accruals and quarterly tax forecast. Liaising with Corporate tax in US on related audit matters.

SOX & Audit Support 20%

• Assist with SOX testing, interim and annual
• Review and approve SOD matrix for accounting operations
• Review and approve SOX process narratives and control owner reiteration for accounting operations
• Facilitate BCO internal audit (annual), if in scope
• Facilitate external (KPMG) audit and assist with required reconciliations
• Manage federal and provincial income and indirect tax audits and challenge assessments

Day-to-day Accounting Functions 20%

• Review and approve wire payments and all vendor payments over $2500, and monthly tax remittances.
• Manage equipment leasing reconciliation, rent schedules, Lease reconciliations with corporate lease accelerator group.

Annual Filings / Requirements 15%

• Work with senior tax management (BCO) to coordinate annual income tax return filing.
• Provide working papers, reconciliations and schedules to the external auditor; review return provided by KPMG for accuracy and completed BCO required return to accrual reconciliation
• Ensure filings of withholding tax, excise tax and other related
• Manage federal and provincial annual return filings, including support renewal of firearm licensing working with Branch managers.
• Prepare annual insurance renewals as request by Corporate by populating required data and reviewing needs with Controller.

Accounts Payable 10%

• Manage the AP department
• Ensure invoices from all Canadian branches are entered into the system and are paid on time and are accurate
• Review and approve AP month end and AP financial reporting
• Manage vendor relationships
• Oversee the Travel and Entertainment policy, including acting as Concur Admin for Canada
• Produce AP reports as required
• Answer any queries from branches and suppliers

Support Budget Preparation & Presentation 5%

Assist with analysis of income and expenditures as required by FP&A team

Special Projects 5%

• Redesign of processes within Finance to create efficiencies
• Assist with ERP system upgrades and testing from accounting prospective
• Ad-hoc requests from management and field

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience at a Senior Accounting level
• Experience in a Supervisory role
• PeopleSoft and HFM experience is considered an asset
• Bachelor's Degree
• CPA Designation
30+ days ago