Financial Accounting Manager

ABOUT ACTIVA:

Activa is Waterloo Region's largest land developer and home builder. For the last 30 years, we've developed communities for families and individuals to thrive - developing land into vibrant neighbourhoods, building homes designed for real life, and continuing to serve the communities we build long after closing. Waterloo Region is our home, and it's our privilege to help our city take shape.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

• Paid sick days
• Competitive compensation
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• RRSP Match
• Work-Life harmony
• Strong focus on employee health and well being
• Local Work (*All of our offices and sites are located within the KW Region)

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the general ledgers of all enterprise corporations. The successful candidate will use their previous years of experience in a management role, combined with their accounting knowledge gained through the practical application of a professional accounting designation, to lead the department in ensuring the company's business activities are accurately recorded and in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and the Income Tax Act. This role, working closely with the Financial Controller, is responsible for meeting the enterprise's accounting, tax and financial reporting objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and coach the General Ledger team
• Ensure the proper reconciliation of all data systems
• Review journal entries, reconciliations and reports for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure GL accounts are reconciled on a timely and consistent basis to provide accurate reporting
• Responsible for coordination and review of monthly and quarterly working papers
• Responsible for year-end working paper preparation and coordination with external auditors
• Review and file HST, corporate income tax returns, and other compliance filings
• Provide expanded and improved reporting on financial data, including analysis on the profitability of the various business activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, GAAP and the Income Tax Act
• Assist the Financial Controller with the daily leadership of the Accounting Department
• Participate in ad-hoc analyses and process improvement projects
• Provide accounting support services to other company departments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA designation
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role within an accounting department
• Proven ability to apply accounting and tax policy to practical experiences
• Excellent written, verbal and time management skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a team setting
• Above average ability to work on numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, and prioritize effectively
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a particularly strong aptitude in MS Excel
• Experience in a complex, vertically integrated corporate structure is a strong asset
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics, and/or HB1 is an asset

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Professional and self-motivated
• Developed interpersonal skills that can be utilized to effectively communicate with all company departments and internal Accounting staff
• Positive attitude and work ethic
• High level of integrity and moral judgment
• Highly values detail and accuracy, understanding implications of such in a financial information system
• Strong problem-solving skills

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Judicial Matters Check in the original format and dated within one (1) month of the conditional offer from Activa group of companies. Only checks completed through the local police service will be accepted.

If you are self-motivated and are looking for an opportunity to expand your career in a dynamic and enthusiastic environment, you are invited to submit your resume.

We appreciate your interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Activa is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department.

Job Type: Full-time

Application question(s):

• Are you eligible to work in Canada?
• What is your wage/salary expectation for this role?
• How many years of management experience do you have?
• How many years of Accounting experience do you have?

Work Location: In person