PLANNING | URBAN DESIGN | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 72 Victoria St. S., Suite 201, Kitchener, ON, N2G 4Y9 162 Locke St. S., Suite 200, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4A9 gspgroup.ca
Posting Date: March 5, 2024
Application Deadline: March 28, 2024
Location: Kitchener Office
Role: Accounting Manager
Are you a dynamic and results-driven financial leader ready to take your career to the next level? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Accounting Manager to join our team at GSP Group. If you thrive in the world of numbers, and have a knack for steering financial success, then this is the opportunity for you!
Who are we looking for:
We are currently seeking a seasoned Accounting Manager with at least 10 years of experience to join our team. The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial operations and in managing our accounting associates.
Who we are:
GSP Group is an employee-owned company that has been providing land use planning, urban design and landscape architecture services for over 28 years. We provide our services to both the private and public sectors on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects across southern Ontario, demonstrating our passion for shaping great communities.
What we offer:
We have a dynamic team of energetic and passionate professionals who are committed to working together to create great places, and doing so in a collegial, engaging, and fun environment. We believe that every project we are a part of provides new opportunities and experiences to draw upon. We utilize this belief to promote the professional development and mentorship of staff to benefit both our overall team and our clients. We offer:
• competitive salaries, benefits and profit sharing; • social events and work-life balance through our Social, Health & Wellness, and
Sustainability Committees (Green Team); • summer hours (half-day Fridays) from Victoria Day through to Labour Day; and • renovated open-studio office located in Kitchener’s Innovation District.
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Responsibilities associated with this position:
The Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day accounting functions and contribute to the growth and success of GSP Group. Key responsibilities will include:
• All accounting functions, including GL, AP, AR, account reconciliations; • Manage cash resources, banking systems; • Lead collection efforts on aging accounts; • Manage Accounting staff and direct the provision of excellent HR support to all
employees; • Participate on Management Committee and keep meeting minutes; • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, support Corporate
Accountants in year-end review; • Liaise/coordinate with Corporate Accountants/Financial Advisors, Bank, Insurance,
Group Benefits providers, CRA, and accounting software and payroll services providers; • Payroll, WSIB, Group Insurance, coordinate with HR consultant, issue T4s; • Maintain Provincial/Federal requirements (HST, EHT, Corporate Tax); • Lead the annual corporate budgeting process; • Assist with tracking and reporting of financial position and progress, cashflow,
forecasting and cost controls and other business planning and financial matters; • Work with other Managers and Executive Committee to recruit new staff; • Manage employee off-boarding; • Support employee performance review processes and assist with preparing and
finalizing employee evaluation forms; • Administrative responsibilities associated with implementation of corporate shareholder
agreement (e.g., issuance of dividends, administration of shareholder loans); • Maintain employee personnel files including date of hire, years of service and vacation
entitlement and prepare materials for staff/management/executive upon request (e.g., Letter of Employment, Record of Employment);
• Staff training and support on accounting/time-tracking software, invoicing, AR and collections processes and GSP Group’s project management protocols;
• Renew, track, and maintain all corporate licenses, professional licenses, and registrations;
• Administer staff profit-sharing program; and • Responsible for overall management of timesheets/WIP for all staff.
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Qualifications required for this position:
Candidates applying for this position with GSP Group should have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or finance but prefer candidates with advanced credentials such as a chartered professional accountant (CPA) designation,
• 10 years’ experience, preferably in a professional/consulting office environment, • Demonstrate effective time management, communication and organizational skills,
attention to detail and support a positive and productive team environment and culture, • Experience and proficiency with accounting software including Ajera (Deltek) or other
ERP system, and Microsoft Office software (with advanced knowledge of Excel).
Qualified applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume in confidence to gsp@gspgroup.ca, or to GSP Group Inc., 201-72 Victoria Street South, Kitchener, ON N2G 4Y9. We would like to hear from you as soon as possible and no later than Thursday, March 28, 2024. We thank all those who submit applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.