Job Description

We're Hiring: Accounting Manager – North America

Location: United States / Canada Operations

About the Role

An established international organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple legal entities in the United States and Canada.

This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who combines strong technical expertise with proven people management skills. The successful candidate will oversee the month-end close process, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls while leading a team of accounting professionals and driving process improvements across North American operations.

Working closely with regional and global stakeholders, this individual will help ensure accurate financial reporting, operational efficiency, and alignment with corporate accounting policies.

What You'll Do

Accounting Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team supporting U.S. and Canadian entities.
• Establish performance goals, conduct reviews, and support employee development.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented team environment.
• Provide guidance on accounting operations and support collaboration across multiple locations.

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, and intercompany accounting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate group reporting submissions and meet corporate reporting deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies, reporting standards, and internal controls.

Tax, Compliance & Audit

• Oversee statutory financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate federal, state, provincial, sales and use tax filings, income tax provisions, and other compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and facilitate the timely resolution of audit findings.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to accounting and reporting procedures.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Lead initiatives involving automation, digitalization, and operational efficiency.
• Strengthen internal controls and standardize accounting procedures across North American entities.
• Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and process optimization projects.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Human Resources, Operations, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align accounting practices and reporting requirements.
• Support business growth, organizational integrations, and strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity accounting in an international or multinational environment.
• Previous people management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Canadian accounting standards (ASPE and/or IFRS), including group reporting under IFRS.
• Experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and audit processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization.
• Experience with Jeeves, Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision), or similar ERP platforms.
• Background in accounting automation, process improvement, or digital transformation.
• Experience supporting U.S. and Canadian legal entities.

Key Skills for Success

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinking and effective problem-solving.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Interested?

If you're an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in multi-entity financial reporting and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this opportunity.

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