Assistant manager

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  • Vaughan, ON
  • $105,000-115,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
  • Apply easily
About the Company
Our client is a labour union in North America. They are looking for a Assistant manager to join their team!Why Work Here
  • Clear succession path within the finance team
  • High-impact role with visibility to executive board
  • Relaxed, non-micromanaged environment
  • Benefits: Full health, dental, short & long-term disability (100% employer-paid)
  • Pension: 29% employer-funded (very strong plan; defined contribution structure)
About the Opportunity
  • Perform detailed account reconciliations and maintain accurate lead sheet tracking.
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis to support leadership decision making.
  • Oversee accounts receivable tracking and ensure timely follow-up and reporting.
  • Support office operating budgeting processes, including preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare cost reporting and cost breakdowns for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain contract renewal tracking and ensure timely updates and documentation.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of financial processes and internal controls.
  • Complete HST reconciliations and ensure accurate, timely CRA remittances.
  • Track and pay vendors through the organization’s electronic payee banking system.
  • Prepare, issue, and track cost, sharing invoices for external partners.
  • Manage and reconcile the charitable trust associated with the annual golf tournament.
  • Review and reconcile monthly gas receipts for approximately 100 staff members.
  • Track and reconcile grievance trust activity.
  • Assist with audit preparation, including developing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
About You
  • CPA designation or near completion of CPA certification (final stages strongly preferred)
  • 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to interpret complex financial data quickly.
  • Experience in unionized, non-profit, or membership-based organizations (asset but not required).
  • Familiarity with financial systems, Quickbooks, ERP platforms, Power BI or reporting software.
  • Experience improving or documenting internal controls and accounting processes.
Salary Range
$105,000 - $115,000 / yearHow to Apply
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When referencing this job, quote #474124This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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