Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. The position leads month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities; supports financial planning and analysis; ensures compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies; and maintains an effective internal control environment. The Accounting Manager partners with operational and corporate stakeholders to provide financial insight, drive continuous improvement, and support strategic business objectives.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform full-cycle accounting functions, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and consolidated financial information.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and approve bi-weekly payroll and perform variance analysis.
• Prepare payroll, vacation, bonus, commission, and other accruals.
• Prepare and file GST, PST, WCB, Statistics Canada, and other regulatory filings.
• Remit federal and provincial tax installments and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Review and approve vendor payments, EFTs, and wire transfers.
• Maintain fixed asset records and prepare depreciation, amortization, and disposal entries.
• Perform foreign currency translation and consolidation activities.
• Complete One Stream reporting requirements and prepare monthly management reports.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and system efficiency.
• Implement corporate finance policies and support treasury, insurance, tax, and internal audit initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, Canadian tax compliance, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Experience with Business Central, One Stream, Concur, and Bloomberg considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.