Assistant Accounting and Analytics Manager

CareKWWaterloo, OntarioOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 4 hours ago

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About this role

Worker Sub-type:

Full-time salary

Salary:

$70,000 - $85,000

The Assistant Manager will be a bridging point between Accounting Associates, the Accounting Director and mid-level management across the company. They will ensure operational tasks of the department are fulfilled which may include a hand-on approach as appropriate. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Director, learning the processes and building to a point of independency where in they will be expected to oversee and own all operational functions. The areas of these functions include:

- Accounts receivable

- Accounts payable

- Payroll

- Month-end reconciliation

- Regular KPI reporting

The assistant manager will also be expected to identify and assist areas of improvement in controls and processes.

Key responsibilities

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations within the company

- Oversee accounting associates tasks

- Lead the entire accounts receivable cycle from client intake, invoicing, payment and collections as applicable.

- Drive the accounts payable process to ensure bills are paid on time with awareness of cash flow.

- Uphold CareKW’s high standards of accuracy and timeliness in its payroll function

- Oversee period end closes which includes ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, completely and on time.

- Head year end engagements with external accounting firms.

- Manage KPI and other reporting which includes meeting deadlines and suggesting improvements.

- Assist in financial reporting, management reporting, cost analysis and variance analysis

- Maintain books and documents to internal policy and procedure standards and year end engagements

- Assist with developing and maintaining budgets

- Communicate financial information as applicable to various stakeholders

Requirements

- Post-secondary education Business, Accounting, Analytics or a related field of discipline is required.

- Intermediate-level accounting experience

- 2-3 years experience leading teams and/or projects

- Excellent communication skills particularly in speaking to colleagues without an accounting or business background.

- Ability to problem-solve. Find and implement sound solutions through ambiguous situations.

- Willingness to learn and progress

- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

- Skills in Power Query and PowerBI are assets.

​​​​​​​While we thank all applicants that apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

CareKW is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Your application will be reviewed by our HR team. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions.