Accounting Manager

Established in 1937, Marquis, a division of Lakeside Book Company, offers integrated print and logistics solutions to thousands of content owners in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Today, our team includes more than 600 employees in six business locations across Canada: Montmagny, Quebec City, Louiseville, Sherbrooke, Georgetown, and Toronto. Marquis is at the heart of our industry's action due to the company's mastery of new technologies, sense of innovation, and privileged relationships with our customers.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting function for Marquis, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records and reporting across the organization. The role provides leadership and oversight for daily accounting operations, financial close, general ledger activities, balance sheet management, consolidation, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.

The Accounting Manager serves as a key resource for accounting matters, providing guidance on complex transactions and accounting standards while partnering with Finance and other business functions to resolve issues and support business needs. The role also leads accounting process improvements, supports financial systems and transformation initiatives, and ensures effective internal controls and compliance with applicable accounting requirements

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee daily accounting operations across Marquis, including accounts payable, billing, deposits, general ledger activities, and related accounting processes.

· Lead and coordinate monthly and annual financial close activities, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely reporting and resolution of accounting issues.

· Review and oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, fixed assets, accruals, and other accounting activities, including complex and non-routine transactions.

· Lead financial consolidation activities, including intercompany transactions, eliminations, multi-entity accounting, and related reporting requirements.

· Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable accounting standards, company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements; research and document accounting positions as needed.

· Serve as the primary accounting contact for internal and external audits, coordinating audit preparation, responding to technical matters, and overseeing implementation of corrective actions.

· Oversee accounting-related tax activities, including sales tax compliance and coordination with external tax advisors and service providers.

· Oversee cash management and financial disbursement activities, including monitoring cash requirements, supplier payments, customer refunds, and appropriate management of funds across currencies and bank accounts.

· Lead, develop, and provide guidance to accounting team members while partnering with Finance, Operations, Sales, Corporate Finance, and other functions to resolve accounting matters and support business needs.

· Lead or participate in accounting transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including ERP and system implementations, process optimization, and opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.

· Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial close, financial reporting, reconciliations, consolidation, and internal controls.

· Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions and eliminations, and financial consolidation.

· Strong understanding of applicable accounting standards and the ability to research, interpret, and document accounting positions.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex accounting issues and develop practical solutions.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; experience with NetSuite or other enterprise financial systems preferred.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead or coach accounting team members; CPA designation or progress toward CPA designation preferred.

· Functional bilingualism in English and French, preferred but not required (based on location).

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· This position is primarily performed in an office environment and requires regular use of standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, and printer.

· The role requires extended periods of sitting, with occasional periods of walking, standing, or light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

· The position may require interaction with employees across Marquis locations and functions.

· Travel may be required periodically based on business needs

DIRECT REPORTS: Accounting team members, as applicable. #miurg

Marquis is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview consideration will be contacted. Marquis encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please notify Human Resources.