Accounting Manager

Our client in the waste management sector is looking for an Accounting Manager to cover a leave until December 2027\. This role oversees the full cycle of accounting and financial reporting, managing a team of six front‑line accounting and finance support staff. The role is onsite 5 days a week. Key Responsibilities: * Directly manage and work alongside a team of approximately six front‑line accounting and finance support staff * Set daily, weekly, and monthly priorities and actively reallocate work as issues arise * Step in to complete or correct work during peak periods, absences, or tight deadlines * Review, correct, and approve transactional work, reconciliations, and journal entries. * Train team members through hands‑on coaching and real‑time feedback * Actively participate in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and general ledger activities * Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments as needed * Ensure accurate processing of invoices, billings, cash receipts, disbursements, and intercompany transactions * Troubleshoot posting errors, system issues, and reconciliation variances * Prepare and review management and operational reports * Analyze results with a focus on operational drivers, trends, and anomalies * Provide practical explanations and insights to management * Produce ad‑hoc reports directly, using Excel, SQL, and accounting system data * Actively lead and participate in year‑end close activities and lead the annual audit **Qualifications \& Experience:** * CPA (CA, CGA, or CMA) designation is strongly preferred * 7\+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership/supervisory role If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity further please send your resume in word to michelle.campanaro@randstad.ca.