Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Reference #JL-MIC-8562

Micco Companies is a family-owned group of diverse local businesses headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a portfolio spanning retail hospitality, restaurants, beverage alcohol, cannabis, warehousing, logistics, IT, fitness, real estate, and automotive services, Micco Companies is deeply rooted in Atlantic Canada's business community. Guided by its three pillars - investing in its people, its businesses, and its communities - Micco is an entrepreneurial organization committed to growth and innovation, while maintaining a hands-on, pragmatic, and community-focused culture.

On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting a Accounting Manager to join their team of dedicated professionals in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will serve as a key liaison between Accounting and Operations - ensuring alignment between financial reporting and business performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in public accounting, financial controls, and operational finance, with additional experience in industries such as manufacturing, warehousing, or real estate considered highly valuable. This is a hands-on leadership role designed for an experienced Accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The Accounting Manager will lead a team of Accountants, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strong financial controls.

• Lead and manage day-to-day Accounting operations, including General Accounting functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with business unit leaders and the Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst.
• Drive adherence to financial controls, accounting standards (GAAP), and corporate governance policies.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support business decisions, operational improvements, and strategic planning.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations.
• Manage and mentor a team of Accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Serve as a key liaison between Accounting and Operations, ensuring financial reporting and operational metrics are aligned.
• Support system and process integrations across multiple business units (including ongoing growth through acquisitions).
• Maintain a strong understanding of business unit operations across Micco's diverse industries (hospitality, warehousing, cannabis, beverage alcohol, real estate, etc.).

As the ideal candidate, you are a driven finance professional possessing a minimum 3+ years of progressive Finance/Accounting experience, including leadership of Accounting teams. Proven leadership experience, including coaching and developing direct reports, is essential. A background in Public Accounting, along with ERP Implementation experience, will be preferred. Experience with manufacturing, warehousing, and/or real estate, will be considered a strong asset.

Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting, along with demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, will be key to success in this role. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you possess strong business acumen and are highly analytical by nature. The ability to work effectively in a multi-business portfolio with varying industry requirements, as well as experience integrating Accounting with operational functions, will be highly valued.

Relevant education along with a CPA designation is required.

Micco is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which they live and work. They are an equal opportunity employer and adhere to fair employment practices and are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.