Position: Accounting Manager
Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Reports To: General Manager
Employment Status: Full-Time
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and administrative functions of Stannah Stairlifts Canada. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, timely preparation of financial statements, effective financial controls, and compliance with applicable Canadian tax and regulatory requirements.
The Accounting Manager will serve as the primary financial liaison between the Canadian operation, Stannah's UK Finance team, external accountants, auditors, financial institutions, and other business partners.
This position requires a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, sound financial judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while partnering with the General Manager and other departments.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. General Ledger & Financial Accounting
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries and maintain supporting schedules, including prepaid expenses and accruals.
- Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting financial reports.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
- Identify and investigate financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
2. Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and deliver accurate monthly financial statements to the General Manager and UK Finance team within established reporting deadlines.
- Provide financial analysis, management reporting, and explanations of variances against budget and forecast.
- Monitor financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Respond to financial reporting inquiries from local and UK management.
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
3. Accounts Payable & Cash Management
- Oversee accounts payable activities, including invoice coding, entry, approval workflows, and timely payment processing.
- Ensure vendor accounts are accurately maintained and reconciled.
- Record manual payments and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
- Oversee petty cash and related reconciliations.
- Monitor cash balances and support cash flow management.
- Bi-weekly payroll through ADP
4. Intercompany Accounting & Foreign Exchange
- Reconcile and process intercompany transactions between the Canadian and UK operations.
- Coordinate and remit UK intercompany payments in applicable foreign currencies.
- Calculate and document foreign exchange adjustments and related support schedules.
- Reconcile intercompany balances and investigate discrepancies.
5. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Calculate, reconcile, and report applicable Canadian sales taxes, including HST, GST, and provincial tax obligations.
- Coordinate tax filings and payments with external tax advisors.
- Support corporate tax preparation and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian accounting and financial reporting requirements.
6. Insurance & Risk Management
- Coordinate company insurance renewals and maintain insurance documentation.
- Assist with insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers and brokers.
- Support the General Manager with financial and administrative risk management matters.
7. Lease & Facilities Administration
- Coordinate lease-related financial matters and communications with the landlord.
- Review lease terms and assist with lease renewals and related discussions.
- Prepare and maintain required financial schedules and lease-related accounting documentation.
8. External & Internal Relationships
- Serve as the primary financial contact for external accountants, auditors, bankers, insurance providers, tax authorities, landlords, and UK Finance.
- Coordinate annual audits and provide requested financial records and supporting documentation.
- Maintain effective communication and working relationships with Stannah's UK Finance team and Canadian management.
- Partner with other departments to support financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and business objectives.
9. Special Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Lead or participate in financial and administrative projects as requested by the General Manager.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures.
- Recommend efficiencies and improvements to financial systems and workflows.
- Provide financial support and analysis for business decisions and operational initiatives.
10. General Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the Canadian business.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive financial and business information.
- Represent Stannah professionally and responsibly.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all departments.
- Demonstrate Stannah's values through professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and customer service.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
- CPA designation or actively pursuing a recognized accounting designation preferred.
- Stannah is willing to sponsor CPA certification for the successful candidate.
Professional Experience
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, month-end and year-end close processes.
- Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and budgeting.
- Knowledge of Canadian tax requirements, including GST/HST.
- Experience working with intercompany transactions and foreign currency is an asset.
