Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Robert Half

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
We are looking for a skilled, designated Accounting Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day financial operations for our client in Ottawa, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader capable of driving team development, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining effective internal controls to safeguard assets. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing processes, supporting scalable operations, and contributing to strategic initiatives.Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and attention to detail in their development.
  • Drive process enhancements and recommend innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce financial close timelines.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of operating and capital expenditures, including managing accounts payable, cash disbursements, corporate travel, and asset management.
  • Approve month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Oversee fixed asset accounting processes, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, impairment assessments, and tracking.
  • Coordinate physical inventory counts and reconcile fixed assets to maintain accurate records.
  • Collaborate with external reporting and technical accounting teams to review supplier contracts and ensure proper recognition of complex transactions.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain financial reporting systems, ensuring robust internal controls and data integrity.
  • Partner with procurement and operations teams on asset capitalization, capital projects, and purchase requisitions.
  • Act as a finance lead in strategic initiatives and business transformation projects to drive organizational growth.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or a related field.
  • Recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.
  • Proven ability to manage and develop large teams of 10 or more members.
  • Experience with Workday or another Tier 1 ERP system (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
  • Strong understanding of standard accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting practices.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail.
We need a strong technical CPA with superior people management experience.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,...

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