Accounting and Finance Manager

Position: Accounting and Finance Manager - Contract
Position: Accounting and Finance Manager – 12 month contract
Type: Onsite 5 days
Location
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Kitchener/ Waterloo area
Industry: Business Services

The Company and The Role

A highly successful business consulting company is seeking an Accounting and Finance Manager to oversee their accounting and finance function. You will function as the most senior person in accounting to support the CEO and senior leadership team in managing all accounting-related activities of the company. Your responsibilities will include all aspects of GL maintenance, month-end / year-end close, financial statement preparation, and owning budgets and forecasts.

You will manage a small team of accounting clerks and provide direction with AR/ Billing and AP. You will function as the point of contact for staff in a broad range of areas including purchasing, IT systems, internal and external audits as well as insurance. As part of the senior leadership team, you will guide management in strategic decision-making and provide insight on the financial performance of the business.

What makes you a fit:

CPA or equivalent 5+ years experience performing full cycle accounting and financial reporting and analysis for a mid-sized private company.

Ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of the organization and establish credibility

Knowledge of real estate accounting is an asset

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Demonstrate strong leadership in driving improvements and mentoring / coaching a team.

What makes this a great role:

You will support an established team that works well together.

Be part of a highly successful firm that has grown over the last 15 years and contribute to its ongoing success.

Work with a supportive and highly engaged senior leadership team that is committed to the growth of the business.

To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Vicky Fajardo at

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