Accounting Manager

About Our Client
Our client in the insurance sector is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager for a 4-month contract to support a busy year-end period. This role will oversee the work of one direct report, ensure timely and accurate monthly close activities, and contribute to statutory and management reporting deliverables.

About the Opportunity
Month-End & Close Process:

- Lead and review month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Monitor the close calendar to ensure deadlines are met and reporting packages are completed accurately.
- Review work prepared by one direct report and provide coaching, guidance, and quality control.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

- Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and internal reporting packages.
- Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including notes, disclosures, and management commentary.
- Assist with preparing analyses for senior leadership, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Year-End Support:

- Play a key role in the year-end process by coordinating deliverables, reviewing schedules, and supporting audit requests.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of year-end working papers and documentation.
- Collaborate with actuary, tax, and finance teams to ensure consistent and timely year-end reporting.

About You

- 5+ years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, ideally within insurance.
- Strong understanding of the month-end close process and financial reporting cycles.
- Prior experience reviewing the work of junior team members or managing small teams.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage tight timelines, and thrive in a busy year-end environment.

How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 464115.

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.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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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.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.