At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor the finance team while overseeing all accounting operations.
- Company: Join a vibrant company dedicated to creating beautiful green spaces.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 4 weeks vacation, hybrid work, and group insurance benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with a passionate team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: University degree in business/accounting and 4+ years of management experience.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 120000 $ per year.
For over 60 years, our client has dedicated itself to creating vibrant green spaces that support beautiful, healthy communities by offering high-quality, innovative lawn and garden products! They are seeking an experienced accounting manager to join their team. In this role, you will oversee the organization’s financial operations and direct all accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures, as well as preparing financial statements and reporting to senior leadership. You are a critical thinker and persuasive communicator, energetic and deadline-driven. You lead with a positive, hands-on approach, inspiring your team by example.
The main responsibilities include:
- Lead, mentor, develop, and support the finance team
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, payroll, AP/AR, and statutory reporting
- Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Lead the year-end audit and ensure accurate preparation of audited financial statements
- Manage capital assets, tracking, reconciliation and other financial controls
- Collaborate with operations and sales to improve processes, support system implementation, and optimize pricing, costing and margins
- Guide financial systems, reporting and data analysis to support informed decision-making
- Monitor performance against budgets and deliver timely ad hoc reporting to support evolving business priorities
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, contribute to a collaborative team, and grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
Qualifications:
The main qualifications for this role include:
- University degree in business/accounting
- 4+ years of progressive experience, with management experience
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong leadership with the ability to motivate teams and manage projects under tight deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Previous experience with Business Central (Dynamics) is considered an asset
What’s the Bottom Line:
$95,000 - $120,000 salary range
4 weeks’ vacation (closed at Christmas, 1 week, paid)
Hybrid work environment
Group insurance benefits and RRSP matching
Accounting Manager employer: Stevenson & White
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing real estate investment and management firm in Ottawa as the Director of Finance, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving operational excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and innovation, this company offers a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development, alongside competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and a generous vacation policy. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a respected organization while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle that Ottawa has to offer.
