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Accounting Operations Lead

Job in Windsor, Ontario, N8H, Canada
Listing for: Plant Products
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Whether you’re an employee, or customer our mission is to ensure you’re provided with everything you need to grow. Plant Products is proud to be the partner of choice for farms throughout Canada and the USA.

We are currently hiring for an Accounting Operations Lead in our Leamington head office. This position reports directly to the CFO and collaborates closely with the controlling team to align operational workflows and month‑end activities.

The Accounting Operations Lead plays a key role in the daily operation and continuous improvement of the Finance function. This role supervises the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams while also contributing directly to general accounting activities such as bank reconciliations, cash balancing, month‑end processes, and reporting overflow. The successful candidate will combine strong operational discipline with the ability to analyze processes, solve problems, and drive measurable improvements across the department.

This role will begin as a leadership position with the expectation that it will assume full people‑management responsibilities for the AR/AP and clerical finance teams once the successful candidate demonstrates the required capability. Candidates must be willing and able to take on formal management duties as the role evolves.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Daily Operations

Supervise the AR and AP teams, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.

Provide hands‑on support during peak periods, staff absences, or urgent operational needs to ensure continuity of Finance operations

Provide coaching, training, and performance support to team members.

Oversee efficient invoice processing, payment cycles, credit management, collections, and customer account reconciliation.

Ensure vendor files, customer accounts, and subledgers remain current and properly maintained.

Process Improvement & Controls

Identify inefficiencies in AR/AP workflows and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Implement standardized procedures, optimize ERP functionality, and reduce manual effort.

Strengthen internal controls in approval workflows, segregation of duties, and audit trails.

Collaborate cross‑functionally to streamline information flow between operations, sales, and finance.

General Accounting & Reporting Support

Perform daily cash balancing and banking activity review.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations with proper documentation.

Assist with month‑end close including accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.

Support financial reporting overflow including schedules, KPIs, and management requests.

Maintain integrity and accuracy of the general ledger for assigned areas.

Cross‑Functional Support

Assist with documentation and support for internal and external audits.

Coordinate with IT and operations to resolve system issues or implement improvements.

Provide backup support for senior finance leadership as needed.

Education and Experience:

3+ years of accounting experience with supervisory exposure.

Strong understanding of full‑cycle accounting and month‑end processes.

Proven experience improving financial processes and efficiencies.

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

CPA designation is an asset but not required.

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