Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Company Overview

We are a growing North American manufacturing and project-based organization delivering high-quality, customized solutions to clients across multiple sectors. Our business combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and a strong focus on execution. We are seeking a driven and adaptable Intermediate Accountant to support our finance and operations teams.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller plays a key role in supporting financial operations with a focus on cash flow management, project accounting, and data-driven reporting. This position works cross-functionally with finance, operations, and project teams to deliver timely financial insights, improve working capital performance, and support disciplined execution across the business. This role is expected to advance to a Controller position within 2-3 years.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Monitor daily cash positions across multiple entities and currencies
• Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast and provide actionable insights
• Execute banking transactions including electronic payments and disbursements
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy across accounts
• Track debt obligations, reporting requirements, and financial covenants
• Partner with internal teams to optimize working capital (AR, AP, inventory)
• Ensure timely remittance of applicable taxes and statutory obligations

Project Accounting & Billing

• Prepare and manage progress billing, milestone invoicing, and customer billing cycles
• Track holdbacks, retainage, and contractual billing requirements
• Collaborate with project teams to validate project progress and financial status
• Support accurate job costing and revenue recognition
• Analyze actual vs. estimated project performance and identify margin improvement opportunities
• Monitor unbilled and deferred revenue balances

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Manage accounts receivable aging and lead collection efforts
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies
• Drive improvements in cash collection and overall cash conversion cycle

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze project profitability, cost variances, and margin trends
• Evaluate product/service line performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Develop and maintain financial models, reports, and dashboards

General Accounting

• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger accuracy across entities
• Support audit and year-end processes
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work within integrated financial and operational systems
• Support data integrity across finance, operations, and project workflows
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Contribute to building a more data-driven and scalable finance function

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide backup support for payroll processing
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or project-based environments preferred
• CPA designation (or in progress) is an asset

Technical & Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling capabilities (SQL, AI Tools, Power BI)
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting concepts (e.g., WIP)
• Familiarity with multi-entity and multi-currency environments
• Proficiency working with ERP or financial systems (MS Business Central)
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

What We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• Technically strong but still early in their career growth trajectory
• Curious, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Process-oriented with a focus on improving how things are done
• Motivated to build both accounting expertise and business acumen

Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Do you currently live in the Greater Toronto Area and can commute to Mississauga daily?
• Are you currently either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?
• Do you have any experience with ERP implementations? (yes or no)
• Do you have Percentage of Completion Billing experience? (yes or no)
• Do you have job costing experience? (yes or no)

Work Location: In person