Chief accountant

Location: Kirkland

Chief Accountant
Introduction
Founded in 2001, Fed Finance specializes in temporary and permanent recruitment for accounting and finance professionals. Our consultants are all experts and speak your language. We are committed to supporting you throughout your job search and at every stage of your career.

Hello, I'm Bianka, Senior Team Leader at Fed Finance, a recruitment firm specializing in accounting, finance, and payroll positions. I handle both temporary and permanent recruitment in the Greater Montreal area.

Mission
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting operations of the company. This includes: A/P and A/R management, bank reconciliations, government remittances and production of periodic financial reports. They maintain an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

This position also manages the accounting department and ensures work remains on schedule and works closely with the CEO & COO for implementation of procedures, systems and business acquisitions.

Fiscal and Financial Management

Plan, organize and maintain the operation of the accounting function for all aspects of the business (main company and all affiliates)

Provide summary reports on an adhoc basis, as requested by Owner

Prepare or coordinate the preparation of the following:

Verify the day to day bank position and manage the cash flow by assuring deposits are timed efficiently and payables are in line with deposits

Government remittances on a monthly basis (DAS, GST, PST)

Prepare and maintain financial reports (BS, P&L, TB) for all holdings on a monthly basis and/or as required

Manage SAAQ dossier

Notify and report to senior management concerning any trends that are critical to the Company's financial performance

Establish profitability standards for investment activities and handle mergers and/or acquisitions

Prepare financial year end files and reports for external accountant / auditors for all holdings, as required

Co-ordinate the financial planning and budget process for each project within the various divisions (specifically Build & Design and Enhance)

Evaluate the financial reporting, accounting procedures and investment activities for all holdings and ensure to recommend changes to procedures, operating systems and budgets to senior management

Financial Reporting

Weekly cash flow

Reporting delegated to accounting team

A/R aging

A/P aging

Maintain up to date schedule of Fixed Asset values (purchase and depreciation)

Split G&A Class into 4 divisions by JE (lawn, garden, snow, construction)

Month-end statements for 757 4479 Canada Inc.

P&L

KPI performance indicators

GST filing for all numbered companies (see breakdown of dates)

Final approval of annual ML/ Spreadsheet

Job costing analysis, as required

Team Management

Excel spreadsheets for Administrative Assistants (AR & AP)

Credit card posting & memorization spreadsheet (landscaping & snow)

Visa statement reconciliation spreadsheet

Ensure accurate posting of AP invoices and creation of AR invoices

Management of AR collections & invoice dispute resolution

Management of (P) account reconciliation

Ensuring prompt

Syncin responses from each accounting agent

Hiring new accounting clerks, in conjunction with HR coordinator, based on team requirements, standards and corporate direction

Conducting tri-annual reviews with accounting clerks

Take customer calls or emails related to accounting, should it need to be escalated from accounting team OR CSR manager

General Accounting

Sync Bill & Pay

Check visa for funds

Ensure all numbered companies have appropriate funds (in and outs)

Bank deposits (as required)

Cheque printing (as required)

Act as Company liaison between the organization and CIBC, MRQ and external financial accountant

Posting payroll into QB

Bank reconciliation

Visa reconciliation

A/P payment run management

Deposits on a regular basis - daily or weekly (as required)

Bank account and credit card reconciliation statements on a monthly basis

Prepare mass deposits

Snow removal (Oct 1st, Jan 1st)

Recurring lawn, garden, fertilization maintenance (April 1, June 1, Aug 1, Oct
1)

Mass creation of (S) invoices

Process and record payments/deposits in QBooks

Process Monthly Billing for customers that require combined invoicing (X), (

C)

Your profile
Education/Experience

Business or accounting undergraduate degree

5+ years as a Accounting Manager, auditor or fiscal analysis

10+ years experience in the accounting industry

Accounting designation, CPA, CGA or CMA; is an asset

Job Requirements /Skills

Fully bilingual (French/English)

Ability to train and mentor an accounting team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams

Proven ability to organize and utilize time management and prioritization skills to…