Accounting Manager

We're looking for an Accounting Manager to join our finance team at a growing, PE-backed professional services firm. This is a fully remote role with direct ownership of the monthly close, year-end audit, and consolidation across our Canadian and US entities. You'll manage one direct report and an outsourced bookkeeping relationship, own revenue recognition, cash management and AP oversight, and work closely with the VP of Finance as the primary technical accounting resource for the organization — this is a hands-on role with the opportunity to grow within a dynamic organization. Location: 100% Remote (Canada preferred) Reports to: Vice President of FinanceDirect Reports: 1 (Bookkeeper) Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Manage and develop one direct report (Bookkeeper), including delegation of transactional work, review of their output, and professional development Manage the relationship with an outsourced bookkeeping service responsible for two entities, including reviewing their work for accuracy, setting deadlines, and ensuring consistency with internal accounting policies Serve as the day-to-day technical accounting lead, while partnering and escalating strategic matters to the VP of Finance Month-End Close & Reporting Assist in the development and implementation of key accounting policies to ensure the combined enterprise is audit ready Own the full month-end close process in QuickBooks Online, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis (accrual basis of accounting across all entities) Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely Coordinate with the outsourced bookkeeping service to ensure their assigned entities close on the same timeline and accrual standard as internally managed entities Identify and drive process improvements to shorten close timelines, increase accuracy, and support scalability of the organization (familiarity and openness to AI solutions is preferred) Prepare and review intercompany transactions and eliminations across Canadian and US entities, including the impact of FX translation Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure consistent accounting treatment across entities and jurisdictions Revenue Accounting & Invoicing Own revenue recognition and revenue accounting for all entities, ensuring appropriate treatment of project-based/professional services revenue (e.g., WIP, deferred revenue, unbilled receivables) under an accrual framework Provide oversight of the invoicing/billing function, including reviewing billing schedules, client invoices, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of revenue capture Investigate and resolve revenue-related discrepancies, cut-off issues, and billing exceptions Accounts Payable & Treasury Provide oversight of the accounts payable function, including reviewing vendor invoices, approval workflows, and payment runs for accuracy and appropriate coding Support treasury-related functions, including cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, and cross-border cash movements between Canadian and US entities Assist the VP of Finance with cash forecasting and liquidity management as needed Consolidation (Canada & US) & Year-End Audit Partner with the VP of Finance on monthly/quarterly consolidation of financial statements across multiple entities, including involvement in reporting packages for the private equity sponsor and board reporting materials Maintain a strong working understanding of both Canadian and US accounting and tax treatment (revenue recognition, payroll, indirect tax) to ensure entities are accounted for correctly under their respective frameworks Support internal and external audit requests, including PBC schedules Payroll & Compliance Review and account for all payroll expenses, ensuring accurate GL coding, and resolving discrepancies with the VP of Finance and VP of People & Culture Maintain a solid working understanding of both Canadian payroll (CPP, EI, provincial items such as Ontario EHT) and US payroll (federal/state tax withholding, unemployment insurance) sufficient to review provider output, answer audit questions, ensure compliance (e.g., CRA), and catch errors — direct processing is not required, as payroll is outsourced Manage HST/GST filings and applicable US sales/use tax compliance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting and active CPA, required (Canadian preferred) 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting experience preferred), including experience managing or mentoring staff Strong hands-on experience with accrual-basis accounting, revenue recognition, and month-end close in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment (GAAP and/or IFRS) Experience overseeing accounts payable, invoicing/billing, and treasury/cash management functions Proven ability to operate effectively and independently in a fully remote environment, including managing a remote direct report and external service providers Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks) preferred Understanding of Canadian payroll (CPP, EI, provincial health taxes) and working familiarity with US payroll concepts; experience working with Rippling or a similar payroll/HRIS platform (Gusto, ADP, Justworks) is an asset Prior experience in a PE-backed or private equity portfolio company environment is a strong asset Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling) High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity in handling financial data

The Accounting Manager owns the full month-end close, revenue recognition, and financial consolidation across Canadian and US entities. They manage a direct report and an outsourced bookkeeping service while serving as the primary technical accounting resource for the organization.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and an active CPA certification with over 4 years of progressive accounting experience. Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with accrual-basis accounting, multi-entity environments, and advanced Excel skills.

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• Month-End Close
• Revenue Recognition
• Consolidation
• Technical Accounting
• Cash Management
• Accounts Payable Oversight
• Intercompany Eliminations
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Coordination
• Payroll Compliance
• Tax Compliance
• Team Leadership
• QuickBooks Online
• Advanced Excel
• Accrual Accounting
• Multi-Currency Accounting

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate