_{17th December, 2024}

Accounting Manager/Team Lead
Full Time
Reports to- Controller
Burlington, ON, CA
Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually
  
Who are we? 
Arch staffing and Consulting has partnered with North American third-party logistics company that provides integrated solutions for our customers. Our client creates, sells and executes intelligent logistics solutions that provide peace of mind and seamless movement of their customer’s products. Their consistent service and communication make them an extension of their customers, and provide seamless, stress-free transportation experience. 
Our client treats their employees like they treat their customers – with honesty, integrity, and respect. They enjoy working together and making sure everyday counts. They love doing team building activities like, paint nights, axe throwing, intramural sports, potlucks and more. They have a positive, transparent, and entrepreneurial culture. Your success is their success.  
They are backed by Shore Capital which provides them with excellent foundational support, superior strategic guidance and competitive intelligence that ensures they are best in class in their operational structure.  
  
What are we looking for? 
We are searching for an ambitious Accounting Manager/Team Lead to join our growing Finance Team. This is a newly created role that will report to our Controller.
Our financial function has had exponential growth over the last year both in headcount and scope of duties. We are looking for someone with excellent foundational skills in accounting and people management. You will manage a team of four day to day, some in person and some remote. We are heavily focused on acquisitions of other 3PLs, which brings complexity and opportunity for immense growth. We are a high-volume business; so, you will bring an obsessive need for accuracy, a high potential for juggling multiple initiatives and serious tenacity to grow and develop not only yourself but also your direct reports. 
You will be managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, our credit processes, employee and vendor expenses, email management across all our entities (three and counting) and oversee claims. You will also help lead the company’s month end close function.  
This role is highly cross-functional; you will interact with our sales and operations team daily, working to ensure accounts are up to date. Leveraging your excellent communication skills, you will frequently engage with our customers and the carriers we partner with across the business.  
  
To be successful in this role, you bring 

• 5-10 years of accounting experience, with 1-2 years of people management experience in a fast paced or high-volume business
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation- Nice to have
• You are ambitious and a self-starter. We are looking to hire a smart, ambitious individual and giving them as much responsibility as they can handle. We will push you to new levels
• You are both self-starting and self-directed in your day to day; you know where to focus your attention and produce results
• You can lead the accounting team’s overall performance coaching them to excellence and mentoring them when needed
• You're not afraid to get your hands dirty. No task is too small, within a growing company, you will do what it takes to hit deadlines and deliverables. You'll put out fires when they (inevitably) pop up. You thrive under high pressure situations and enjoy keeping others calm, and on task.
• Our business is very fast moving, and our team is responsive and readily adapts to new challenges. You are adaptable but a sharp study who can thrive in a culture of change but applies their learnings and experience as we grow. Our business frequently extends beyond core business hours, so you will rise to the challenge to deliver what needs to be done.

Our client's pledge to you and what they offer: 

• This is a full-time permanent position working at our client’s vibrant, and bright Burlington office. We have some travel to our client's other entities.
• We offer a competitive benefits package; you will receive a company paid laptop computer and the latest iPhone along with a company paid phone plan
• We believe deeply in your success. We offer professional development courses and the opportunity to develop your career. We are committed to your professional growth and strive to promote from within.
• We are backed by a private equity firm; this offers deep stability and support.  We regularly access training, knowledge sharing and resources to ensure you are operating at the peak of your game.
• Our culture is a vibrant one; we host regular team building events, have monthly team lunches and believe in rewarding and incentivizing our team fully for their ongoing commitment.  We honor our team through prizes, perks and regular raffles and events.

We believe that diverse teams perform better and that fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of growing a successful team. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. 

About ARCH:
Arch is a diverse and global staffing firm incorporated in 1993. Along with our other divisions, we employ over 20,000 consultants in 72 offices around the world. Arch Staffing & Consulting will be the premier global staffing resource our clients, candidates and colleagues count on. We focus on finding our candidates their ideal job and we help our clients find ideal candidates.
Arch provides professional and commercial services for all industries, including information technology, accounting & finance, administrative, skilled trades, engineering, healthcare and industrial.
Our team has more than 100 years of combined experience in the staffing industry, and a large network of proven talent. We have built a culture that attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. At Arch Staffing, placement is just the beginning of the process.

Contact Information:

• Email: sethisiwe.ndlela@archstaffing.ca
• Phone: +1 (786) 724-1754

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