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Manager of Accounting Projects - 12 Month Contract - 18959 (Closed)

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Toronto
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$55

LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING PROJECTS. Our client is looking to fill a 12 month contract opportunity.

Manager of Accounting Projects – 12 Month Contract

Our client is sourcing for a Manager of Accounting Projects to provide accounting support and expertise to the implementation of a new Core Finance Platform (General Ledger) for a 12 month period.

About the Opportunity  

  • Develop an understanding of key accounting processes
  • Play an active role in the design, testing, implementation and change management aspects of the project
  • Drive the implementation and adoption of accounting process best practices
  • Work closely with other stakeholders ensuring the success of the project
  • Coach and mentor other team members involved with the Core Finance Platform implementation project
  • Work closely with business unit finance staff to identify new initiatives, business activities, and other matters that may have accounting implications and develop processes for these matters
  • Identify and resolve issues while documenting process flow, controls and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
  • Participate in the development and completion of special projects as assigned

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and systems implementation experience
  • CPA, CA preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to work at different levels of detail and be able to concisely summarize complex issues
  • Hands-on work style
  • “Can do” attitude with a strong desire to make things happen
  • A change agent who has the ability to see the big picture and plan ahead
  • Ability to multi task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Team player who takes initiative and works constructively with others to achieve team goals
  • Excellent planning, prioritization, problem solving and organizational skills
  • Experience with financial systems and reporting tools

Salary Range

$55/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 #18959.

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.

About Lannick

Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its three divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing and Lannick Technology. Lannick places more than 1,000 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more at www.lannick.com.

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