Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: Port Hope, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Industry: Construction & Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established construction and manufacturing organization with approximately 85 employees. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the company's day-to-day accounting and administrative functions.

This is a hands-on role suited to an accounting professional who is comfortable taking ownership of the full accounting cycle, month-end and year-end processes, payroll, project-related administration, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will also provide leadership to a small administrative team and help ensure the organization's financial and administrative processes remain accurate, organized, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and general ledger activities
• Prepare and oversee monthly financial statements and month-end reporting
• Coordinate year-end accounting processes and work closely with external accountants and advisors
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and other general accounting functions
• Monitor cash flow, receivables, payables, and outstanding accounts
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in a timely manner
• Assist management with financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making as required

Payroll & Administration

• Manage the full payroll process for approximately 85 employees
• Ensure payroll remittances, source deductions, and related filings are completed accurately and on time
• Oversee payroll-related reporting, documentation, and employee records
• Provide direction and support to 1–2 office administrators responsible for data entry, payroll support, and general administrative functions
• Establish and maintain efficient administrative and accounting procedures
• Take ownership of the company's internal accounting and administrative processes

Construction & Project Administration

• Support accounting requirements across active construction and manufacturing projects
• Manage project-related invoicing, receivables, payables, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and coordinate statutory declarations (Stat Decs) and other project documentation
• Coordinate project bonding, including required financial information and documentation
• Assist with project financial tracking and reporting
• Maintain accurate records related to project costs, billings, and commitments

Corporate Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage company licensing and renewal requirements
• Coordinate corporate insurance policies, renewals, certificates, and related documentation
• Maintain organized corporate and financial records
• Assist with regulatory, tax, and government reporting requirements
• Identify upcoming compliance deadlines and ensure requirements are addressed proactively
• Manage and maintain confidential financial, employee, and corporate information

Grants & Other Responsibilities

• Research, coordinate, and administer applicable government grants, subsidies, rebates, and funding programs
• Prepare required documentation and financial information for applications and reporting
• Work with external parties, including accountants, insurers, bonding companies, financial institutions, and government agencies
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and administrative processes
• Take on additional financial and administrative responsibilities as the business continues to grow

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or a related project-based environment
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll for a mid-sized workforce
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
• Strong accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing experience
• Experience with construction accounting and project-related documentation is highly preferred
• Familiarity with bonding, insurance, Stat Decs, and licensing requirements is an asset
• Experience working with external accountants and supporting year-end processes
• Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both office and field personnel
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring administrative/accounting staff is preferred