We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Finance Team Lead to join our team in Mississauga, ON. This full‑time, on‑site role is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and leading a team across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvement, while partnering cross‑functionally to support business decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Credit Management
- Review and analyze AR activity, oversee cash application, billback tracking, and resolution of short payments
- Follow up on overdue accounts and work to minimize bad debt write‑offs
- Oversee credit management, including credit checks, limit recommendations, risk assessment, and escalation of high‑risk accounts
Accounts Payable & Cash Disbursements
- Review and analyze AP activities, including vendor statement reconciliations and PO matching exceptions
- Ensure timely processing of disbursements
- Manage cash disbursement cycles, including EFT/ACH runs, cheque batches, and payment approvals
Payroll Oversight
- Oversee accurate and timely hourly payroll processing
- Validate timesheets, overtime calculations, vacation and sick pay
- Ensure compliance with ESA, CRA, and other statutory requirements
- Lead assigned month‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
- Support review of financial statements, subledger reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Maintain and update accounting policies, SOPs, processes, and internal controls
- Prepare assigned year‑end audit schedules for external auditors
Leadership & Process Improvement
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, performance management, and development of AP, AR, and Payroll staff
- Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and strengthen internal controls
- Produce and monitor KPI reports (e.g., DSO, DPO, cash flow metrics, AR/AP aging, payroll accuracy)
- Support ERP system administration (user setup, approvals, workflows)
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, HR, Supply Chain, and Sales
- Respond to ad hoc reporting and business analysis requests
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- CPA designation or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or team lead role
- Hands‑on experience overseeing AP, AR, and Payroll functions
- Manufacturing environment experience is highly desirable
- Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, hands‑on management style
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical ability with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred
- ERP system experience (Infor or similar) is a strong asset
- Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and enhancing internal controls
Why Join Us
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to take ownership of core accounting operations, lead a team, and make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through LinkedIn with their resume.
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