Accounting Manager Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Accounting

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Finance, IT & People Engagement, the Manager, Accounting is responsible for managing the Finance team and its day-to-day activities to ensure the maintenance of accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. This is a hybrid position based in Toronto, ON.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads and manages the day-to-day accounting activities, processes and procedures, and month/year-end closing processes that contribute towards the preparation of complete, accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with funder contracts, Catalyste+ policies and Canadian GAAP for not-for-profit organizations.

Supervises and provides guidance to a small Finance team.

Detail reviews (or delegates as appropriate) work prepared and entered by direct reports to ensure accurate and up-to-date accounting records.

Prepares or reviews and approves journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.

Provides guidance, such as orientation training, to other departmental staff including in-country representatives to ensure transactions adhere to and in compliance with Catalyste+ financial policies, funders’ contracts and Canadian GAAP.

Provides program‑specific financial documents and reports (e.g. invoices, A/R aging, A/R or Advances to Catalyste+ Advisors) as applicable to the appropriate staff to support business operations and/or enable proper follow up.

Works closely with the Finance team for external audits including preparation of working papers and account reconciliations, and responses to inquiries.

Manages implementing and enforcing of internal controls policies and procedures.

Liaises with service providers (e.g. bank) as requested to set up new services or resolve finance-related issues.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Proactively identify areas where process improvements and/or real savings may be realized from an accounting perspective.

Performs other duties/special projects as assigned by the Director, Finance, IT & People Engagement (e.g. prepare tax filings).

Where requested, participates in and contributes to organizational initiatives such as process improvements.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

CPA (CGA/CMA/CA) designation
3-5 years of related experience
Strong analytic skills and ability to work across various functions
Experience with government contracts, an asset
Very strong attention to detail
Flexibility and responsiveness to business and functional leaders for timely reporting
Experience with Quickbooks an asset
Experience with SAP Concur an asset
Excellent Excel skills
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under pressure
Ideal candidate will be a team player, outgoing, energetic and a good communicator
Bilingual – English / French, preferred

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience.

At Catalyste+, we take a people‑first approach to compensation, offering a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support our team while they do meaningful, impactful work. Our benefits include:

Comprehensive health benefits plan
Employer-matched pension plan
Work‑life balance (hybrid), vacation and sick leave
Holiday and December end of year office closure
Mental health and wellness programs
Internal training, professional development and Mentorship opportunities
An innovative, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS & BENEFITS

Final date to receive applications:
July 10, 2026

Catalyste+ is an equal opportunity employer who subscribes to the principle of equal access to employment. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In the spirit of peace, friendship and respect, we recognize that our work takes place on traditional Indigenous territories across Canada. We also wish to acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional Indigenous territories of the Huron‑Wendat, Haudenosaunee, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa and the territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit in Toronto, and the unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka in Montreal.

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