Accounting Manager (9 Month Contract)

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

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Based out of the Burlington Head Office on a hybrid basis and working closely with all members of the Finance team, this position oversees part of the Business Unit Accounting activities, with a focus on various areas of the Balance sheet and Profit & Loss. This is a unique opportunity for a strong finance person to be a key player in the financial operations of Wolseley Canada.

Success in this role will require a self-starter, with a strong analytical mindset, who is keen to understand the financial results and operating activities of the business.

The Accounting Manager will supervise a team and is responsible for managing and building the team to deliver on all key responsibilities.

What You Will Do

• Oversight of part of the Business unit accounting function, leading the team to deliver on key operational metrics
• Ensure financial close is timely, accurate and questions from management and business are answered
• Process and review of journal entries, adjustments, and accruals while also overseeing the closing of the General Ledger (G/L)
  • Review balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Ensure closing entries are reviewed and booked at the Corporate and Business Unit levels
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
  • Work with Financial Reporting to ensure that period-end reporting is accurate and complete
• Lead the development, maintenance, and communication of policies and procedures
• Provide recommendations to Finance leaders on procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
• Initiate and introduce process improvements by researching new offerings in the market and best practices
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports on a regular basis
• Mentor and coach team members on developmental areas, providing opportunities for continuous improvement, to grow and stretch individual capabilities and build a high performing team
• Hire, train and on-board new team members
• Enable improvement in employee engagement through regular touchpoints, team building and timely recognition
• Serve as point of contact and liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with group policy and US GAAP
• Maintain and strengthen the internal control environment, ensuring all internal controls are maintained as per Group requirements.

What You Will Bring

• CPA Designation (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in accounting
• Strategic thinking and insight, ability and initiative to identify key projects and execute
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and superior organizational skills
• Advanced Excel and experience working on integrated ERP software

This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

Base salary range: $95,000-105,000

The total compensation range posted for this role represents the total compensation opportunity, which may include base wage, bonuses, commissions, and/or other monetary components, if applicable. Placement in the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, candidate experience, skills and qualifications relevant to the role.