Manager Accounting

Buckland•St. Thomas, ON

7d•Remote

About The Position

For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way. Buckland is looking for a Manager Accounting. This position is responsible for managing and leading the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring that Canadian and U.S. accounting workflows align with departmental expectations and goals.

Requirements

University degree in finance or related discipline.
Accredited accounting designation (CPA).
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience managing, mentoring, and leading a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word.)
Strong background working directly with a team managing day to day administrative/accounting duties.
Effective communication skills to convey financial concepts to company managers and executives.
Leadership and decision-making skills.
Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
Valid Passport ability to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage a group of +20 employees

Responsibilities

Manage, train, and oversee the Canadian and US Accounting Teams.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation and distribution of financial statements.
Manage the preparation, completion and analysis of budgets and forecasts.
Collect, analyze, and report on financial and operational data to understand financial performance at the company and line of business level.
Communicate and collaborate with departmental leaders on financial results, cost management, projects, and other business requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements to ensure efficient completion of tasks across the department.
Maintain proper documentation around processes, procedures, policies, and key business decisions.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and ensure company compliance.
Liaison with external parties with regards to financial and tax requirements and issues.
Act as Finance subject matter expert (SME) on company and department projects.
Support AP and AR Teams when required.
Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports.
Hire and Terminate employees.
Assign tasks to team members.
Deliver training and guidance of direct reports.
Monitor work volumes of direct reports to ensure entries are completed to customs regulations guidelines.
Supervise team members, conduct team meetings, monitor attendance, and work schedules.