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Senior Accountant
$70,000 – $80,000
Toronto, ON

Posted on June 23, 2021.

Our client is a well-established public accounting firm in Toronto seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. The Senior Accountant will oversee the auditing and financial operations of the firm, using their expertise to mentor staff  for the firm’s governance development. 

This is a full-time job and the Senior Accountant will work out of the company’s Toronto office.  The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in auditing with a strong tax background. We are also looking for Senior Accounts with superb leadership skills in a corporate environment. 

This role is a great career opportunity for professionals interested in auditing. Our client offers programs to support their staff in work flexibility, compensation, and career growth!

If you are an experienced professional seeking an exciting opportunity in auditing, this role is a perfect fit for you!

Responsibilities

  •  Planning and execution of field assignments, including Audit and Review engagements along with NTR’s
  • Deliver completed files for review on a timely basis
  •  Possessing an appropriate level of personal and corporate tax knowledge while maintaining and developing strong technical audit and accounting knowledge
  • Obtain/maintain a strong understanding of clients’ businesses and respond promptly to and be proactive to anticipate clients’ needs
  • Managing daily workflow and ensuring that deadlines are adhered to
  • Helping to manage audit staffing schedules
  • Keeping partners informed of engagement status
  • Preparation of personal tax returns during busy season
  • Supervise and assist with developing junior staff
  •  Experience with reviewing juniors file sections or entire files

Qualifications

  • University/college degree with CPA (or CA, CGA, CMA) designation
  • Minimum 3-5 years of management experience in a public accounting industry
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel), Caseware, Caseview, and Taxprep would be an asset
  • Superb communication skills with the ability to work as a leader and team member

How To Apply

If you are interested in this role, please contact Casey La Russa ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance and auditing, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Property Accounting Manager
Mississauga, ON
$75,000 – $100,000 (plus vacation, benefits)

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a real estate management company in the GTA, owning various real estate properties across the city. Our client is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team in Mississauga. Reporting to the Senior VP Finance, the Accounting Manager will prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages and transactions.

The Accounting Manager will work at our client’s offices in Mississauga. Along with great benefits, and 3 weeks of paid vacation, the company offers great work flexibility and a rewarding opportunity for Senior Property Accountants seeking a challenging career in real estate management.

This is a progressive opportunity, as the Property Accounting Manager can look forward to becoming the company’s next VP Finance within the next 5 years. We are seeking Senior Property Accountants looking to pursue a management role, using their expertise to support the team, assist new clients, and support the management team. If this sounds like you, you may be the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

  • Review, prepare, and schedule financial reports to meet company-specific deadlines
  • Manage, coach, and train staff and promote Company culture 
  • Review and prepare monthly budgets, first-of-the-month PAP, receipts, EFT, transfer bank files, and bank reconciliations
  • Maintain investment accounts including interest accruals
  • Reconcile reserve fund investments to reserve fund equity
  • Ensure invoices, receipts, and monthly financial statements are accurate
  • Prepare projects using Yardi Voyager and troubleshoot software issues
  • Communicate with auditors and clients to establish schedules to meet deadlines
  • Communicate with the board and management to address and resolve report errors and/or omissions
  • Organize the year-end procedures to prepare financial statements for stakeholders
  • Review year-end financials for various projects
  • External statutory filings and returns, including (but not limited to) HST returns

Qualifications

  • CPA designation preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of property accounting experience
  • Desire to transition from a Senior Accountant role to a management position
  • Experience with Yardi Voyager 7S required
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Superb communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Corporate Accounting Manager
Toronto, Ontario
$75,000-$90,000 base plus bonus and excellent benefits

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a real estate investment company going through major growth and this Corporate Accounting Manager position is due to expansion of the business. The organization has two sides to the business and this one will be dealing directly with both development and property management, but specifically for fund accounting, corporate accounting and investor reporting.

The VP Finance is looking for a strong, experienced accounting professional who ideally comes with real estate experience, corporate accounting and if possible, some fund accounting (or at least understanding of investor reporting for funds). The successful candidate will have their CPA completed and be an ambitious team-player.

A key selling feature of this company is how much growth potential there is. The team continues to grow with multiple successful hires in the past five years and multiple successful funds closed. The position would immediately manage one to two junior accountants and the key requirements of this role will be to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of key deliverables including corporate accounting, fund accounting, investor reporting and special projects.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and review the preparation of the general ledger and working paper files including review of journal entries and bank reconciliations to ensure that financial reports and statements are accurate
  • File federal, provincial and associated tax returns for personal income and corporate entities
  • Timely preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reporting packages for the various private entities, ensuring that the financial statements are accurate and in accordance with statutory requirements
  • Prepare financial analysis to assist management in various real estate asset management decisions and strategies
  • Review monthly and year-end tenant realty tax and CAM reconciliations, percentage rent and year-end invoicing by reviewing variance analysis, tenant spreadsheets, shortfall analysis and interim billings in order to meet the requirements of the tenants’ leases;
  • Manage day to day banking and preparation of daily cash flows
  • Preparation of annual property business plans, including operating, capital and leasing budgets

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of accounting or audit experience
  • Strong knowledge and experience in Canadian personal/corporate taxes
  • Familiarity with real estate corporate accounting and fund accounting
  • Understanding of investor reporting
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Trustworthy and highly ethical

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Financial Controller
Newmarket, ON
$110,000 – $130,000 (plus bonus, health/dental benefits)

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a growing and established manufacturing company and due to dramatic growth, they are looking to hire a Senior Financial Controller to lead their accounting/finance team. As a key member of the company’s Management Team, the Financial Controller will lead and be responsible for the daily administration of the company’s accounting and financial activities, reporting directly to the President and COO and supervising a small team of accountants.

This is an excellent opportunity for a designated CPA Financial Controller coming from manufacturing or distribution who has experience supervising a small team and wants to help this company move through all the growing pains that come with dramatic expansion. The position will allow the Senior Financial Controller to have a broad focus versus a narrow one with a larger organization. We are looking for an individual who can lead by delegating responsibilities but also take a hands-on approach by rolling up the sleeves if and when necessary.

Apply now – these owners are motivated to hire sooner rather than later!

Responsibilities

  • Directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, and financial reporting.
  • Analyzing company’s financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and reports to senior management.
  • Providing strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs.
  • Developing and coordinating all relationships with lending/financial institutions.
  • Developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 
  • Assisting senior management in financial planning and results management. Work with other team members to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking.
  • Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Coordinating and/or preparing tax schedules, returns and information.
  • Managing relationships with insurance providers and ensuring compliance.
  • Managing all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, provincial, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.
  • Managing cash flow.
  • Ensure a reliable system of internal controls are in place to adequately safeguard assets and provide with integrity accurate reporting on financial results.
  • Provide leadership and work closely with the President and COO in performing long-term financial planning and analysis.
  • Manage multiple currencies, including forward contracts and spot transactions.
  • Building an accounting department as the company grows.
  • Other finance and administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years experience in the role of Controller.
  • Formal, specialized post-graduate education in Finance or Accounting and a professional designation such as a CPA required.
  • Merger and acquisition accounting experience is a nice to have.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in a distribution and manufacturing business with activity-based project costing.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines, work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and time.

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Project Accountant 
Markham, Ontario
$60,000-$65,000 base plus bonus, excellent benefits and vacation

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a Real Estate construction company in Markham, ON.  They have been growing steadily and need to expand by adding this project accountant to the team. This position will be a perfect move for a Project Accountant with a couple years of experience. Preference will be given to individuals coming from construction or real estate development. 

The culture at this company is one of collaboration. Everyone is treated like an owner, encouraging and providing uninhibited opportunity to participate in the growth of the organization. As such, you will have the opportunity to contribute to and learn from the decision-making process as part of a young and dynamic team.

The Project Accountant will report to, and work closely with, the Controller.  The successful candidate will be responsible for all project accounting and reporting. 

Responsibilities

  • Posting all journal entries for projects
  • Reconciliation of all bank and other balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
  • Produce and analyze cash-flow projections for all projects
  • Preparation of monthly and annual HST filings
  • Manage the AP process from start to finish
  • Reconcile all vendor invoices to contracts to ensure accuracy in billings
  • Procure payment in a timely fashion
  • Preparation of internal and external financial reporting
  • Preparing loan draw package monthly for submission to our cost consultant
  • Assist with preparation of year -end financial reports and other documentation for external accountants for project financial statements and corporate tax filings
  • Continuously seek improvement and efficiency in all projects and operations
  • Ad-hoc reporting and support for the development and construction teams as necessary
  • Assist with special projects as assigned 

Requirements

  • Post-Secondary education in University or College in accounting or business
  • At least 2 years of experience in an accounting role
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel
  • Experience with Sage 100 and Procor is preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with emphasis on communication; both verbal and written
  • Ability to follow directions, learn quickly and work independently
  • Excellent organizational skills with an ability to multitask
  • Attention to detail and accuracy

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Staff Accountant (Tax)
Burlington, ON/Remote
$70,000 – $80,000 (with benefits)

Posted on June 4, 2021.

Our client is a well-established public accounting firm in Western Ontario, with multiple locations across the GTHA and Eastern Ontario. The company is made up of a large team of professionals with extensive accounting experience, from handling complex M&As to supporting small businesses. They are urgently seeking a Full-Time Senior Staff Accountant to work at their Burlington offices, with flexibility to work remotely at home on a regular basis.

The Senior Staff Accountant will work for one of the top employers in the industry, working with a supportive team of professionals who value success. The Senior Staff accountant can look forward to: 

  • A Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Flexible work-life balance and summer hours
  • Support for professional development
  • A variety of community involvement activities
  • A dynamic team of employees who want everyone to succeed!

We’re looking for a confident Senior Staff Accountant, who is a dedicated, hard-working professional with great people skills. If this sounds like you, then we would love to meet you!

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to Partners and Managers, the Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for:

  • Compliance review of tax returns (i.e. personal and corporate returns)
  • Implementing tax engagements as per standards
  • Provide expertise to staff who need tax support on their client files or on specific questions from their clients
  • Completing compliance reviews of income tax slips and filings
  • Researching and interpreting tax legislation
  • Preparing tax plans and compliance related reports
  • Preparing client correspondence including reports, discussion of technical issues, and recommendations
  • Assistance to other offices of the Firm, as required

Qualifications

  • Experience in Public Accounting
  • 3-5 years of work experience with Canadian Income Taxation
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation
  • Willingness to enroll in or enrolled in the CICA In-Depth Tax Course

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Adrian Harrison ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance and taxation, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Tax Manager
London, ON/Remote
$90,000 – $110,000

Posted on June 4, 2021.

Our client is a large professional services firm with an extensive clientele across Southern Ontario. They are looking for a Tax Manager for their offices located in London, Ontario. The Tax Manager will manage operations to deliver tax quality and supportive tax services, while operating as a trusted tax advisor, maximizing client engagement to achieve optimal qualitative outcomes.

Our client offers a supportive, positive work environment with great work-life balance, along with professional development training, fulfilling client service, competitive compensation packages, and much more!  

We are looking for a knowledgeable tax professional who enjoys working with a professional team and is not afraid to put their best foot forward. If this describes you, apply today!

Roles and Responsibilities

Tax Management and Compliance 

  • Collaborate with team members to tackle various projects and tax research 
  • Research tax issues and prioritize tax related responsibilities
  • Assist in identifying tax planning opportunities and preparing related correspondence
  • Deliver a full range of tax services, including preparation and review of tax related prescribed forms, preparing letters of direction, and providing practical and effective  approaches to the client’s tax situation
  • Be a resource to the firm on annual compliance work on client files and related personal/trust/corporate  tax returns as required 
  • Participate in client meetings to gain a full understanding of clients’ needs 
  • Keep actively informed of current tax developments 
  • Communicate directly with clients and/or third parties (ie investment brokers etc.)
  • Communicate directly with the CRA and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
  • Participate in weekly compliance WIP meetings and bi-weekly Tax WIP meetings
  • Use available resources (ITA,Taxnet Pro) for research and support 
  • Participate in scheduling processing 
  • Attend Tax Group meetings 

Client Relations 

  • Build trusted relationships by ensuring optimal client service and expertise in all tax and compliance transactions
  • Be seen as a competent tax advisor and sounding board for our clients and the company’s internal professionals, by answering inquiries (e.g. file preparations; specific personal, trust or corporate tax),  arising from compliance or planning work 
  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of tax concepts and provisions 
  • Identify opportunities for discussion or consultation with firm partners and be seen as a key tax  advisory resource 
  • Work with internal professionals and peers to improve processes by developing or implementing best practices 
  • Contribute to the firm’s practice and business development efforts, including attendance at client meetings, events, and other networking opportunities 
  • Provide material for social media posts to highlight the services of the firm and the Tax department 
  • Participate in firm-wide training, and create tax related training materials and/or make presentations where requested  

Qualifications

  • Completion of CPA or the CICA In-Depth course (or in progress)
  • Progressive work experience (within 5 years) as a Tax Manager 
  • Extensive background in various tax returns/accounting/compliance
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
  • Knowledge of MS Office and software related to tax 
  • Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
  • Strong leadership, people management and team collaboration skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Adrian Harrison ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance and taxation, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Tax Analyst (Canadian Tax)
Aurora, ON
$80,000 – $90,000 (plus benefits)

Posted on June 4, 2021.

Our client is an international leader in the automobile technology industry, and is one of the largest companies in North America. Our client is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join their team in their Aurora office. The Senior Tax Analyst (Canadian Tax) will report and manage the business’s automotive systems groups. Also supporting the Senior members of the Tax Team, the Senior Tax Analyst will manage income tax audits, tax research, and other exciting projects.  

If you are  interested in corporate tax, enjoy working with an entrepreneurial-minded team, this opportunity is the perfect fit for you!

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Prepare government income tax returns (i.e. provincial, federal, foreign affiliate)
  • Configure tax instalments and manage timely payments
  • Assist with updating calculations, such as Foreign Affiliate Surplus and Safe-Income calculations
  • Assist with technical research and analyses for reporting and planning purposes
  • Assist with external tax audits
  • Tax accounting for quarterly income tax provisions according to US GAAP, including tax  estimates for both planning and reporting purposes
  • Ensure compliance with internal control policies on tax related matters 
  • Work closely with group and divisional controllers to build creditable, collaborative and effective  working relationships
  • Implement and maintain best practices to minimize tax risk
  • Support other projects/transactions and carry out other administrative duties, as required. 
  • Carry out all duties in accordance with the company’s internal policies and procedures, such as the Corporate Constitution and Employee Charter

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of Accounting experience
  • Strong career interests in corporate tax 
  • Maintain good standing with relevant accounting bodies via continuous self-development
  • Ability to work effectively independently and in a team
  • Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel Skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Adrian Harrison ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in taxation and finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Accountant
North York, ON
$40,000-$45,000 (plus discretionary bonus, health/dental benefits and 2-weeks paid vacation)

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Are you:

  • A professional with a strong work ethic and are able to juggle multiple projects?
  • An independent problem-solver who can handle making good judgments with minimal direction?
  • Organized, efficient, resourceful, adaptive, positive, and helpful?

If so, you could be exactly what we need!

Our client is seeking an Accountant who’s keen to learn and continually improve the efficiency of the financial reporting processes. Our client is a fast-growing company with multiple, successful business lines. Thus, the company continually provides services to satisfy their diverse clientele and investment opporunities, providing attractive returns for investors. Moreover, the company has a fantastic culture with excellent leadership.  If you’re seeking an intermediate accounting role and are a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with great communication skills, don’t wait any longer to apply!

Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day accounting entries
  • Reconcile and maintain bank accounts, A/R, A/P, and general journal entries and adjustments
  • Communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Assist with auditing processes and organization of office materials and files
  • Complete monthly (or as needed) journal entries
  • Cash receipt entry, accounts payable, accounts receivable and account reconciliations
  • Satisfy customer service queries, internal department queries and problem solving
  • Account payment histories
  • Tax remittances
  • Compilation and distribution of daily management reports
  • Compliance reporting
  • Perform duties and assigned tasks as a team player

Requirements

  • Relevant university degree/college diploma
  • The ideal candidate will be pursuing the CPA designation
  • Minimum of 6 months of work experience as junior or intermediate accountant
  • Basic knowledge of GAAP and budgeting methods
  • Detail orientated with excellent organizational and follow up skills
  • Ability to produce and manage daily management reporting requirements
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, activities, and tasks simultaneously
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Energetic team player with ability to work independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of Great Plains would be an asset

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact [email protected] with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Procurement Manager (Permanent, Full-Time)
$110,000 – $120,000 (with very strong benefits, pension, and 25% bonus)
Downtown Toronto, ON
Work Remotely: Yes

Posted on June 2, 2021.

Our client is a leading financial corporation in Canada. They are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to cover all indirect procurement operations. They also need someone who is confident in their abilities to manage a team, while developing sourcing, vendor management and P2P processes from scratch. 

The Senior Procurement Manager will work on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a new, lucrative career opportunity with limitless career growth, while providing long-term job stability, generous benefits, exemplary pension, and a 25% bonus. 

If you are seeking a unique role with unprecedented career growth, we want to hear from you!

Roles and Responsibilities

Acting as the second department head, the Senior Procurement Manager’s duties include:

  • Consultative, client-focused procurement services
  • Development of the vendor management process
  • Implementation of the P2P process
  • Development of the strategic sourcing process
  • Hiring and development of the category management team

Qualifications

  • Minimum university degree, with strong preference for further education (i.e. MBA) and/or CSCMP designation
  • Minimum 5 years of procurement experience
  • Strong indirect category experience, including experience in professional services, IT, facilities, and marketing
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills
  • Superb communication skills
  • Extensive people management experience would be a great asset

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.