Manager, Corporate Accounting

MANAGER CORPORATE ACCOUNTING

INVEST OTTAWA OPERATIONS

The Manager Corporate Accounting plays a key leadership role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department including accounts payable accounts receivable fixed assets deferred capital contributions and payroll. This position ensures accurate and timely financial reporting supports budgeting and forecasting processes and maintains strong internal controls. The Manager leads financial audits ensures compliance with tax and regulatory requirements and acts as the primary liaison with finance system vendors.

• Corporate Pay Band D: $76000-$114000
• Hiring Salary Range: $76000 - $104500
• Reason for opening: Backfilling a Posiition
• 10 days per month required in the office at Bayview Yards
  

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of accounting staff including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and month-end reconciliations
• Produce accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting packages
• Liaise with shared services department leaders on annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Contribute to cash flow projections budgets and forecasts related to shared services
• Maintain an effective internal control framework and drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems
• Lead the annual financial audit process
• Review and approve month-end journal entries reconciliations and schedules
• Review and approve all tax filings including HST EHT WSIB T1044 T4 and T4As
• Support IO team members with regulatory filings and other requests such as annual insurance data collection by providing financial data
• Ensure finance systems are functioning effectively and meet organizational needs acting as the primary contact with the vendors that support IO
• Manage and optimize the use of accounting software (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Emburse Planful EBiz)
• Present financial insights verbally and in writing to a range of stakeholders including interpretation of finance policies and procedures training on finance systems and interpretation of monthly financial reports
• Build and maintain a diverse team by recognizing and leveraging each members unique strengths fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging and providing the individualized support each person needs to succeed
• Mentor team members with varying levels of experience
• Deliver internal customer service with a focus on clarity and responsiveness
• Any other responsibilities directed by their manager
  

WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED/GAINED THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER:

• 5 to 7 years of experience of which at least two (2) must be leading the accounting function
  
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles
  
• Bachelors degree in accounting or business administration or related field
  
• Accounting designation (CPA)
• Experience leading a small team with varying levels of experience
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting software programs prior knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Emburse Professional or EBiz will be an asset.
• Understanding of best practices with respect to budget preparation and financial management
• Strong knowledge of federal tax laws HST and payroll taxes and guidelines for nonprofit organizations
• Excellent internal customer service approach and attention to detail
• Fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and tight deadlines
  
• Culture of continuous improvement
  
• Challenging and diverse business environment. Public and open organization with multiple stakeholders
• Written and verbal presentation skills are a requirement
  
• Working or volunteering with a Not-for-profit organization would be an asset

Do you have some of these skills but maybe not all We still encourage you to apply as we would love to review your unique application and learn more about you! Invest Ottawa is strongly committed to promote equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of racialized groups Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards are determined to provide a barrier-free work environment starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process please contact to request specialized accommodation. Do know all information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

At Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards we are focused on doing better and committed to leading by example because its whats best for us our culture and our community.

Required Experience:

Manager