Newlands Group - 6 Jobs
Port Hope, ON
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Full-time
Management
Accounting Manager
Location: Port Hope, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Industry: Construction & Manufacturing
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established construction and manufacturing organization with approximately 85 employees. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the company's day-to-day accounting and administrative functions.
This is a hands-on role suited to an accounting professional who is comfortable taking ownership of the full accounting cycle, month-end and year-end processes, payroll, project-related administration, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will also provide leadership to a small administrative team and help ensure the organization's financial and administrative processes remain accurate, organized, and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and general ledger activities
- Prepare and oversee monthly financial statements and month-end reporting
- Coordinate year-end accounting processes and work closely with external accountants and advisors
- Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and other general accounting functions
- Monitor cash flow, receivables, payables, and outstanding accounts
- Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in a timely manner
- Assist management with financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making as required
Payroll & Administration
- Manage the full payroll process for approximately 85 employees
- Ensure payroll remittances, source deductions, and related filings are completed accurately and on time
- Oversee payroll-related reporting, documentation, and employee records
- Provide direction and support to 1–2 office administrators responsible for data entry, payroll support, and general administrative functions
- Establish and maintain efficient administrative and accounting procedures
- Take ownership of the company's internal accounting and administrative processes
Construction & Project Administration
- Support accounting requirements across active construction and manufacturing projects
- Manage project-related invoicing, receivables, payables, and supporting documentation
- Prepare and coordinate statutory declarations (Stat Decs) and other project documentation
- Coordinate project bonding, including required financial information and documentation
- Assist with project financial tracking and reporting
- Maintain accurate records related to project costs, billings, and commitments
Corporate Compliance & Risk Management
- Manage company licensing and renewal requirements
- Coordinate corporate insurance policies, renewals, certificates, and related documentation
- Maintain organized corporate and financial records
- Assist with regulatory, tax, and government reporting requirements
- Identify upcoming compliance deadlines and ensure requirements are addressed proactively
- Manage and maintain confidential financial, employee, and corporate information
Grants & Other Responsibilities
- Research, coordinate, and administer applicable government grants, subsidies, rebates, and funding programs
- Prepare required documentation and financial information for applications and reporting
- Work with external parties, including accountants, insurers, bonding companies, financial institutions, and government agencies
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting and administrative processes
- Take on additional financial and administrative responsibilities as the business continues to grow
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or a related project-based environment
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
- Demonstrated experience managing payroll for a mid-sized workforce
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
- Strong accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing experience
- Experience with construction accounting and project-related documentation is highly preferred
- Familiarity with bonding, insurance, Stat Decs, and licensing requirements is an asset
- Experience working with external accountants and supporting year-end processes
- Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both office and field personnel
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring administrative/accounting staff is preferred
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Frequently Asked Questions
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Port Hope, ON.
You’ll manage day-to-day accounting, month-end and year-end close, payroll for about 85 employees, project administration, and financial reporting while overseeing a small administrative team.
The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction, manufacturing, or a project-based environment.
Yes, the role includes managing the full payroll process for approximately 85 employees and ensuring related filings are completed accurately and on time.
Yes, you will support accounting requirements across active construction and manufacturing projects, including project invoicing, receivables, payables, and documentation.
You will prepare monthly financial statements, oversee month-end reporting, coordinate year-end processes with external accountants, perform reconciliations and journal entries, and monitor cash flow and financial records.
Yes, you’ll manage corporate licensing and insurance documentation, assist with regulatory and tax reporting, and research government grants and subsidies as part of the responsibilities.
