Accounting Manager

Location: Etobicoke/Toronto Corporate OfficeBuild your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!What will you be doing?As an Accounting Manager, you will oversee the company financial operations and ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial management. This position is critical to the delivery of financial information on a timely basis. Responsibilities include: Reconciling accounts and preparing financial statements Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting to provide reliable information to stakeholders. Overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes including preparation of financial statements, audit support and reconciling accounts. Collaborating with third-party service providers to enhance existing financial systems and implement improvements. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations (IFRS) Leading and mentoring accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Managing grants, subsidies and accounting related to government funding programs. Other duties as assigned.Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:• We offer a 40% child care discount to ALL Full-time employees & 10% to Part-time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field.• Full-time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match – this is free money!• Full-time and Part-time staff receive 6 days sick time per calendar year.• Full-time staff are given 10 paid holidays off.• Full-time staff are paid for at least 15 personal days off per calendar year.• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.Requirements: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field CPA designation preferred 5+ years of experience working in an accounting or finance role Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, IFRS experience an asset Experience in practice accounting  Excellent communication and leadership skillsIf this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.