Accounting Manager

Overview

Accounting Manager Leadership Role | Process Improvement Focus | Collaborative Finance Team

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join a growing North American finance team. This position plays a key leadership role in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, guiding the close process, and driving consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across financial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, strengthening processes, and partnering across departments to support a dynamic organization.

• Lead and manage the daily activities of the accounting function, ensuring accurate and efficient operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team members while reinforcing internal policies and best practices.
• Coordinate and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal guidelines.
• Monitor compliance with local tax requirements and support related filings and documentation.
• Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors and coordinate both statutory and group audit activities.
• Partner with outside advisors as needed on technical accounting or tax-related matters.
• Drive standardization and optimization of accounting workflows, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between finance and operational teams.
• Lead or support special projects and initiatives focused on process improvement, system enhancements, and scalability.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger management, and compliance.
• Familiarity with international reporting standards (e.g., IFRS) is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in systems and process improvement; experience with ERP platforms (such as SAP or similar) is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.