Accounting Manager (9 Month Contract) (Burlington)

Accounting Manager (12 Month Contract)

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country. This role is based out of the Burlington Head Office on a hybrid basis, working closely with all members of the Finance team.

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 answers questions from management and business.
• Process and review 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, growth and building a high performing team.
• Hire, train and onboard current team members.
• Enable improvement in employee engagement through regular touch‑points, 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.
• Successful completion of a satisfactory criminal record check.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for the 'Core' package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program.
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution.
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday.
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing.
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products.
• Education reimbursement for employees.
• Employee referral program.
• Safety shoe reimbursement.

Additional Information

Vacancy Status: Existing 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.