Manager, accounting

Accounting Manager – Manufacturing (Tamco)

Location:

Smiths Falls, Ontario (On‑Site)

Reporting to the Controller (based in South Africa), you will take day‑to‑day ownership of the plant finance function. This hands‑on leadership role has two direct reports (AP and AR) and significant involvement in inventory, cost accounting, and SAP process enhancement.

• Lead month‑end close (5‑day cycle) alongside the Controller
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform journal entries, reconciliations, and year‑end procedures
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports
• Support fixed asset accounting
• Manage intercompany reconciliations (including US/Canada transactions)
• Take ownership of inventory control and cost accounting
• Partner daily with production, procurement, and sales
• Monitor margin performance and cost control
• Support and enhance SAP processes and internal controls
• Support internal and external audits (including PBC schedules)
• Address system‑related audit findings and strengthen controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company procedures
• Prepare tax data and regulatory filings as required
• Supervise, mentor, and develop two direct reports (AP and AR)
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of disbursements and receipts
• Promote cross‑training and continuous improvement
• Identify process gaps and inefficiencies
• Drive SAP‑related system improvements
• Implement stronger accounting control procedures
• Support broader plant and corporate initiatives

• 5–7 years experience in Accounting/Finance within a manufacturing environment (essential)
• Strong inventory and cost accounting experience
• SAP experience (highly desirable)
• Experience working in plant‑based operational finance
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, on‑site role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CMA beneficial but not required

• Be the senior finance presence on site
• Join a growing manufacturing operation with expansion underway
• Work closely with production leadership and influence performance
• Clear scope for progression into a broader Accounting Manager role
• Strong day‑to‑day autonomy

$85,500–$125,000 CAD + Bonus. Full‑time, starts as soon as possible.

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As required by law, the estimated salary range for this position is $85,500–$125,000 and represents our good‑faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates would earn.

As required by law, the estimated salary range for this position is $85,500–$125,000 and represents our good‑faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates would earn.