Position: Accounting Lead – Professional Services Industry
Location: Hybrid – Toronto, ON M4T 2A7
Compensation: $75,000–$100,000 annually

About the Opportunity
Our client, a growing professional services organization based in Toronto, is looking for an experienced Accounting Lead to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support strategic decision-making. This role will manage all aspects of the financial function, including reporting, reconciliation, compliance, and staff mentorship, within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting processes, including receivables, payables, and payment allocation

• Supervise and manage invoice billing, collections tracking, and disbursement reconciliation

• Monitor outstanding balances and initiate appropriate follow-ups for unbilled amounts and dormant trust holdings

• Reconcile corporate bank and trust accounts, investigate anomalies, and correct discrepancies

• Handle credit card posting and monthly reconciliation

• Prepare journal entries for month-end close, including general ledger allocations, payroll adjustments, and intercompany postings

• Perform government remittance reconciliation (HST/GST), adjustments, and filings

• Generate and analyze internal financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards

• Assemble year-end reporting packages and liaise with external financial advisors and auditors

• Supervise payroll preparation and ensure timely, compliant disbursement of wages

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to inform strategic planning

• Maintain accurate records using QuickBooks and Soluno (or equivalent accounting platforms)

• Collaborate with operational leadership to provide financial insight for business planning

• Lead and support a team of accounting staff, including junior bookkeepers

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is a strong asset

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting, ideally in a regulated or professional services setting

• Previous experience in a legal or trust-based accounting environment is preferred

• In-depth understanding of Canadian tax regulations and financial reporting standards

• High proficiency in QuickBooks and other industry-standard accounting tools

• Demonstrated experience in payroll management, account reconciliation, and budgeting

• Strong analytical mindset with a detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written

Why Join?

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Extended health care benefits

• Supportive, team-oriented culture

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement

If you're a driven financial professional ready to lead a small team while managing complex books for a fast-moving organization, we'd love to connect.