Manager, Accounting & Analysis - Jobs in Pickering, ON

Job Description

Lenbrook isn’t just another job — it’s a career. For more than 40 years we’ve been a leader in high-end audio and distributor of specialty consumer brands. Lenbrook believes in rewarding outstanding work, developing employees’ careers and building long-term relationships with our customers. Its fun, supportive, competitive and a great place to grow your career.We are looking for an intermediate accounting professional to join our Lenbrook America Business team to provide their experience and analytical thinking to support our operations. The ideal applicant would enjoy the opportunity and challenge of a broad range of responsibilities within a fast-paced environment. They will be a self-motivated, strategic thinker with attention to detail, who can successfully balance multiple tasks and deadlines. This hands-on position reports directly to the Vice President, Finance & Operations.Responsibilities:

• Provide direction to staff and overall management of the accounting functions of all divisions including all required accounting systems and the audit of their related transactions, cash and working capital management and overall control of inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and the general ledger.
• Ensure that adequate internal controls are implemented and operating effectively in respect of all accounting systems
• Take a leading role in annual budgeting activities of the business and the providing of forecasts in developing the Lenbrook America’s annual Business Plan (including pro forma monthly projected balance sheets, income statements and cash flow schedules) and provide clear direction, guidance and maintenance in measuring the performance of the business against the Business Plan throughout the year to support management’s efforts to achieve and exceed the business’ performance goals, particularly in regard to product margins and operating expenses
• Closely monitor costs incurred by the business and identify opportunities for cost savings pertaining to product costs, transportation and operating expenses.
• Overall responsibility for all import duties and federal and state sales tax as applicable to the business and all required regular government filings.
• Monthly detail reporting of the business’ operating results on a comparative basis with the budget and prior year, including divisional product sales, cost of sales, and margins, balance sheets and income statements prepared on a timely basis, usually within 15 days following month-end. All necessary analysis and follow-up of discrepancies/comparative differences in product margins and operating expenses including the investigation of senior management queries of operating results.
• Manage and control divisional product inventories including maintenance of the perpetual inventory records, audit of all inventory movement transactions, data input of all physical inventory counts and the investigation and clearing of count differences and the identification and analysis of slow-moving and obsolete products.
• Work closely with the CFO in all financial reporting and to ensure that all corporate accounting and reporting guidelines are maintained in accordance with the standards established for all business segments of the Company.
• Work directly in liaison with the Company’s external auditors at year-end and prepare all year-end audit working papers required by the auditors.
• Additional related projects and duties as required

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Completed or working towards an Accounting Designation is required.
• 3 years relevant financial accounting experience preferably within a Distribution environment.
• Experience with an ERP system and report generation applications.
• Strong leadership capability to identify certain tasks that may be suitable for delegation to a small team of subordinates and the skill to guide and monitor the performance of such delegated assignments.
• A good understanding and knowledge of corporate income tax would be helpful but is not essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently to achieve measurable results.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment,
• Strong working knowledge with MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Willing to work flexible hours when the business requires.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and work with deadlines on short notice.

We’ve got you covered: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health, prescription, vision and dental coverage, vacation time and more.In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and Lenbrook’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please make any such needs known in advance. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environmentThis job description is subject to change at the discretion of Management.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• How many years of professional Accounting experience do you possess

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pickering, ONQuick Apply

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