Accounting Manager - AR

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  As our Accounts Receiveable leader, you will oversee collections, credit risk management, cash application, customer management, full O2C function, reporting, and team leadership while ensuring strict compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

This role is fully onsite in Mississauga. 

Compensation Range - 100,000-130,000

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Spending Account

• Employee Support and Mental Wellness

• Short-term disability

• RRSP Matching

• Paid vacation

• Floating days

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Engagement Events

• Awards and Recognition

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Employee Perks & Discounts

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 5 Credit and AR Specialists. Ensure performance goals, budgets, and departmental milestones are consistently met or exceeded.
• Credit & Risk Strategy:  Evaluate & monitor credit risk for the organization by managing customer credit evaluations and limits. Develop and execute effective collection strategies to maintain strong customer relationships while reducing late payments and bad debt.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports and cash projections to senior leadership and the board, providing key insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Operational Excellence:  Drive continuous process improvement, policy development, and operational efficiency within credit and collections.
• Specialized Risk & Compliance: Manage EDC insurance programs, support key account onboarding, and ensure accurate customer documentation and tax compliance across both the U.S. and Canada.
• Ad Hoc Leadership : Respond to ad hoc reporting and management requests as required to support the broader finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in Credit/Collections, with 3+ years successfully managing an AR team.
• Cross-Border Knowledge : Deep understanding of customer documentation and tax compliance across the U.S. and Canada.
• Specialized Skills: Proven experience managing, EDC insurance programs or similar export credit insurance.
• Education:  CPA is preferred
• Travel : Occasional U.S. travel is required