Accounting Supervisor

At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.

Location: Cornwall
Province: Ontario (CA-ON)
Assignment: Temporary (12 months)
# of openings: 1
Salary: 118 170 $ to 131 294 $

Your Role

Interested in supervising a team responsible for accounting activities, billing, and financial data management? Do internal controls, staff supervision, and the coordination of various accounting functions fall within your area of expertise?

You may be the perfect fit for our team!

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive group insurance, and virtual healthcare services.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Hybrid work model combining flexibility and collaboration.
• Flexible 37.5-hour work week.
• Generous paid time off supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Professional development opportunities, wellness program, and much more!

Your Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to support staff, including resource scheduling, technical guidance, performance management, employee development, safety, and discipline.
• Coordinate and oversee various accounting functions, including the accounts payable process, year-end accruals, month-end analyses and reporting, cash receipts, and corporate financial processes.
• Recommend and maintain processes to ensure proper internal controls and the integrity of financial data; support the team in continuously improving and maintaining work processes, methods, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with legislated and contractual requirements, corporate policies, professional standards, and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers, colleagues, management, external agencies, suppliers, and contractors; establish and maintain effective working relationships with these groups.
• Act as the lead resource for the SAP Controlling (CO) module, including approving security and profile changes, supporting upgrades and improvements, conducting testing, and providing instruction and guidance to users and the Finance Business Analyst, as required.

Your Profile

• University degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cost accounting, sales tax, and excise tax.
• One (1) to three (3) years of supervisory or coaching experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in French and English.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and related software tools (MS Office, SAP, etc.).
• Knowledge of GST/QST/HST, internal controls, accounting procedures, industry rules, standards, and best practices.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is considered an asset.
• Proficient in French, verbally and in writing, and fluent in English, verbally. This requisite is explained by the nature of the position which requires communicating with teams located in Québec and Ontario.

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups:  women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.  

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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