Senior Accounting Manager- Manufacturing and Food Production

About the Opportunity
Aplin has partnered with a successful and growing manufacturing organization to recruit an Accounting Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this position offers an opportunity to lead a small accounting team while contributing to the continued growth and financial strength of a well-established business.

Over the past four years, the organization has experienced significant growth, increasing revenue by approximately 70%, tripling profitability, expanding manufacturing capacity by 40%, and successfully implementing a new ERP system. With continued investment in people, technology, and production capabilities, the company is well positioned for its next phase of growth.

This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing leadership responsibilities with day-to-day financial oversight and who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Position Summary
The Accounting Manager will oversee the daily accounting operations of the organization while leading a team of five accounting professionals. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting audit and tax requirements, and driving process improvements across the finance function.

The successful candidate will lead a team consisting of:

• Two Accounts Receivable professionals
• One Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable professional
• One Payroll Administrator
• One Junior Accountant

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Establish priorities, provide guidance, and ensure departmental objectives are achieved.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.

Financial Operations

• Oversee daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and cash management.
• Monitor and reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly banking transactions.
• Maintain vendor master records and vendor payment files.
• Support vendor payment processing and payment confirmations.
• Review operational transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process customer collections, prepare credit notes, and investigate customer deductions and discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer invoices with supporting documentation, including orders, shipments, and related records.
• Review weekly temporary labour reconciliations and invoice processing.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Coordinate year-end audit requirements and support external auditors.
• Prepare and reconcile HST filings and support other tax compliance activities.
• Work closely with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial partners.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow throughout the accounting function.
• Drive process improvements within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and invoice management processes.
• Support ongoing ERP optimization initiatives and future system enhancements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that strengthen operational and financial performance.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with operational leaders and department managers to support business objectives.
• Provide financial information and analysis to support decision-making.
• Support colleagues within Finance and IT on special projects and initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Candidates with extensive accounting experience and exceptional references may be considered even if they do not possess a CPA designation.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing, consumer products, food production, or distribution environment.
• Previous experience supervising accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, audits, and tax compliance.
• Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management functions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• ERP experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, audit-ready financial information.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, dependability, and confidentiality.

Work Environment
This position is primarily office-based. The organization values collaboration and face-to-face interaction, and candidates should expect to work primarily onsite. Limited hybrid flexibility may be available after onboarding and performance expectations have been established.

Why Join This Organization

• Join a financially strong and growing manufacturing company.
• Lead an established and capable accounting team.
• Work directly with an experienced CFO and senior leadership team.
• Be part of a collaborative, family-oriented culture that values teamwork and long-term employee success.
• Enjoy a supportive, respectful, and less bureaucratic environment than many larger organizations.
• Play a meaningful role in supporting the company's continued growth and operational expansion.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.