Accounting Manager, Contract, Vaughan

Our client is looking for an Accounting Manager for a 6‑month contract. Location: 2–3 days in office located in Thornhill, Ontario. About the Opportunity

Oversee all core accounting operations, including general ledger, month‑end and year‑end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, utilities, cash flow, investments, and capital asset reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Establish, maintain, and enforce accounting principles, internal controls, charts of accounts, policies, procedures, and systems in accordance with best practices and regulatory requirements.Prepare, review, and analyze monthly and annual financial statements, variance analysis, statistical reports, and operational reports for senior management and stakeholders. Plan, monitor, and optimize cash flow requirements, authorize cheque signing, approve electronic payments, and manage individualized budgets and cost‑sharing reconciliations.Manage and lead the annual financial audit, authorize journal entries, and oversee all government tax filings (HST rebates, charity annual returns, and ministry reports). Support the annual budgeting process, including expenditure scheduling, revenue and expense analysis, investigation of budget variances, and recommendation of corrective actions.Provide financial analysis and due diligence related to property purchases, sales, leases, housing legislation, and government funding programs. Evaluate, maintain, and recommend enhancements to accounting software and financial information systems to improve efficiency and control. Lead, train, and evaluate the accounting team, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance with accounting standards, and alignment with organizational goals.Demonstrate a positive attitude, professionalism, adaptability, and strong willingness to learn. About You

5–10 years in accounting in an NPO environment Supervisory experience of team performing AP, AR, GL work Large ERP system experience, Sage 300 is considered an asset CPA, CMA or CGA designation is considered an asset Great attitude and willingness to learn Budgeting experience is considered anassetVaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations.Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

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