Implementation Manager Jobs in Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager for a 6 month contract opportunity
Key Areas of Focus:

• Managing risk – assessing internal controls, identifying, monitoring, and mitigating risks
• Overseeing the Accounting, Payroll, and administrative teams, and preparing financial statements and variance analysis
• Establishing, monitoring, and reporting on department-specific metrics
• Developing initiatives focused on improving service delivery and streamlining operations
• Resource utilization – ensuring effective and efficient management of resources
• Providing advice, direction, and training support to both direct and indirect reports
• Responding to concerns and information requests from staff and management

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, collections, and banking.
• Manage the Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, payroll-related legislation, and the Income Tax and Excise Tax Acts. Research complex transactions and advise on appropriate accounting treatments, seeking external advice when required.
• Prepare and coordinate year-end audit files and financial statements for external audits and legal entity tax filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate GST/HST and government filings, including payroll filings and remittances.
• Prepare and manage day-to-day cash flow, including cash flow analysis.
• Oversee collections, accounts payable processing, and payroll management.
• Design, implement, and oversee month-end accounting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, including variance analysis. Perform reviews to ensure internal controls are in place and operating effectively, including review of balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage staff development by providing coaching and mentoring, identifying and supporting continuing education needs, and offering regular feedback, including interim and annual performance reviews and development plans.
• Develop, plan, and implement innovative ideas that enhance service delivery, improve cost-effectiveness, and support strategic initiatives.

• Accounting Designation
• Minimum 5 years’ financial accounting management or leadership experience, preferably in the Not for profit sector
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent organizational, project management and proven financial analytical skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy, along with exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Pay Rate
$55.00 / Hour
How to Apply
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This 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.