Corporate Accounting Supervisor POST NUMBER: 471097

About the Opportunity
Corporate Accounting & Close

• Own and manage the corporate month-end and quarter-end close process
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and/or review statutory financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, related working papers)
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information across multiple entities
• Maintain and enhance documentation of close processes and key controls

• Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to:
• 1 Accounting Co-op (rotating annually; next transition in August)
• 1 Remote Corporate/Site Accountant responsible for multiple entities
• Review work prepared by direct reports, provide feedback and coaching, and ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards
• Help coordinate workload, prioritize tasks, and support the transition period as the incumbent ramps down for leave

• Work extensively in SAP (heavy ERP usage) for postings, reporting, reconciliations, and analysis
• Identify opportunities to streamline corporate accounting processes and improve efficiency where possible
• Support maintenance of internal control documentation (including SOX-related activities where applicable)

• Collaborate closely with the Director and broader finance team to support corporate reporting requirements
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from finance leadership and other internal stakeholders
• Support knowledge transfer and documentation to facilitate smooth handover at both the start and end of the contract

• Solid corporate accounting experience in an in-house finance team and/or public accounting firm
• Demonstrated ownership of full-cycle month-end and quarter-end close
• Hands-on experience with:
• Journal entries and accruals
• Balance sheet and income statement preparation/review
• Statutory financial statements and related working papers
• Prior experience supervising or leading other accounting staff (e.g., staff accountant, junior accountant, co-op)
• Strong SAP experience (or comparable large ERP) – able to step into a SAP-heavy environment with minimal training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly explain accounting matters to non-technical stakeholders

• Experience in mining, natural resources, or a similar capital-intensive industry
• SOX or internal controls experience
• CPA designation (Canadian or foreign equivalent)
• Prior contract/consulting experience in corporate accounting roles
• Key Competencies & Fit
• Ability to “hit the ground running” in a complex, SAP-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, hands-on approach
• Organized and able to manage multiple deadlines during month- and quarter-end cycles
• Collaborative, with a willingness to roll up sleeves while also providing oversight to others
• Clear, professional communicator comfortable working with leadership and remote team members

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  Pay Rate
  $50 / Hour
  
  How to Apply
  Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #471097.
  
  This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role
  
  Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.