Finance & Accounting Manager – Audit & Compliance (Whitby)

The Manager, Finance & Accounting provides strategic and operational leadership across all financial functions of the organization. This role oversees the full spectrum of accounting and finance activities, with particular emphasis on accounts receivable and credit management, budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, financial reporting, taxation, audit management (internal, SOX, and external), foreign exchange, banking operations, and accounts payable. The Manager ensures strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective support to the senior leadership. How Makita supports our team members: Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan). RSP Plan. Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days. Opportunities for career growth and an Education Reimbursement Program. What will you work on? Leadership & Team Management Hire, supervise, and evaluate Accounting Assistants and General Accountants, providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback. Lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen expense control. Financial Operations & Reporting Oversee and coordinate all financial operations for the Company. Prepare and submit financial information to headquarters, including Diva submissions and ad hoc reporting requests. Provide financial reports and insights to the President to support comprehensive budget development. Develop transparent, effective methods for presenting financial data to internal stakeholders. Ensure the Finance Department adheres to established accounting practices and remains current with evolving standards. Accounts Receivable, Credit & Cash Flow Lead all accounts receivable functions, including collections, credit management, order review, credit application approvals, financial statement analysis, and bad debt provisioning. Manage all accounts receivable insurance processes, including limit reviews, information submissions, negotiations, and claims. Communicate and negotiate effectively with customers, vendors, and sales teams regarding credit, orders, financial issues, and inquiries. Negotiate accounts receivable insurance premiums, banking fees, credit report contracts, and audit-related expenses. Banking, FX & Risk Management Manage company Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2oknex