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Finance & Accounting Manager (34986)
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Position Overview
An Ottawa-based professional services organization is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to lead core accounting functions and support broader financial operations. This hybrid role offers a balance of remote and in-office work. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and clear communication skills. A CPA designation is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
An Ottawa-based professional services organization is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to lead core accounting functions and support broader financial operations. This hybrid role offers a balance of remote and in-office work. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and clear communication skills. A CPA designation is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
- Perform and review bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Manage monthly close processes, including accruals and supporting schedules
- Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting procedures
- Support audit activities and coordinate with external accountants
- Leverage accounting and CRM systems to improve financial workflows
- CPA designation preferred. Accounting diploma or equivalent required
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting
- Strong hands-on experience with payroll, A/R, A/P, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Proficiency with QuickBooks required
- Experience with Bullhorn CRM is an asset
- Background in staffing or recruitment industry is an advantage
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring team members preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
- Hybrid model combining remote and in-office work in Ottawa
- Collaborative, growth-focused team environment
- Competitive salary aligned with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Finance & Accounting Manager will oversee daily accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. They are also responsible for managing monthly close processes, maintaining internal controls, and supporting audit activities.
Requirements
Candidates must have an accounting diploma and 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting. A CPA designation is preferred, along with proficiency in QuickBooks and strong analytical skills.
Skills
- Accounting
- Payroll
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Bank reconciliations
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Month-end close
- Internal controls
- QuickBooks
- Bullhorn CRM
- Financial reporting
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Mentoring
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
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Hiring contact
Chris Halkai
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
Keywords
- Finance
- Accounting
- CPA
- Payroll
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Reconciliations
- Month-end close
- Internal controls
- QuickBooks
- Bullhorn CRM
- Staffing
- Recruitment
- Financial workflows
- Audit
- Accruals
- Balance sheet
- Hybrid work