The Opportunity
Maple Leaf Marinas is the largest owner of premium Marinas in Canada with locations on Lake Simcoe, Lake Muskoka, Lake Joseph and Georgian Bay, Ontario. We are the leader in our Industry for providing opportunities for skilled employees in a fast-paced team environment servicing over 10,000 recreational boaters within our portfolio.
We are seeking a strong, motivated individual for this role; a self-starter that enjoys a challenge. Demonstrating effective communication skills, you will create a collaborative, and positive dialogue with the management team and will supply timely and accurate financial reporting. The Regional Accounting Manager will work from our regional office in Mactier, ON and report to the Director of Accounting.
Regional Accounting Manager, Muskoka Regional Office, Mactier, ON
Accounting Duties include but not limited to:
– Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the Regional Accounting Department
– Ensure effective communication between head offices and marina office personnel
– Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles (ASPE)
– Coordinate the month-end close for the marina portfolio ensuring deadlines are maintained, producing monthly manager reporting and ad hoc financial statements, produce forecasts and budgets, assist in year end closing and provide supporting documentation for auditors
– Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and oversee and assist with monthly account reconciliations
– Recommend enhancements to internal controls
– Provide training on new policies and procedures
– Travel to Marinas occasionally for support (Northern Georgian Bay/Muskoka area)
Knowledge & Skills:
– Good verbal and written communication skills
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Continuous improvement mind-set, following a standardize, streamline and simplify framework
– Show discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
– Good time management skills, able to manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines
– Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility with job tasks and changes within the company
– Proficient in Microsoft Office – Strong Excel skills would be an asset
– Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
– Team player
Education & Experience:
– Post Secondary education in Accounting/Finance
– Experience with LightSpeed and Dock Master would be an asset
– Previous Accounting/Finance Management
Candidates may be required to complete an accounting and Excel quiz during the interview process.
