What are the responsibilities and job description for the US & Canada Accounting Manager position at JMD Technologies Inc.?
About the Job
Title: US & Canada Accounting Manager
Location: Chelmsford, MA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3 months, with potential for extension
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced US & Canada Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations across the United States and Canada. This role will lead a team of four accounting professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely monthly close, compliance with US GAAP and SOX requirements, and effective internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise, proven leadership abilities, and experience driving process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reimbursements, and corporate card programs.
- Lead monthly financial close and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of four accounting professionals.
- Maintain compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, accounting policies, and internal control procedures.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, including local tax audits.
- Review journal entries, accrual assumptions, and operating expense analyses to ensure financial accuracy.
- Collaborate with FP&A, regional management, and corporate teams on financial planning and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting quality, and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of accounting or finance experience.
- At least 5 years of management experience, including team leadership, coaching, and employee development.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
- Experience managing monthly close, financial reporting, and general accounting operations.
- Experience supporting audits and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Compensation
Estimated Pay Rate: $65–$70/hour on W-2.
Final compensation will depend on relevant experience, qualifications, and interview results.
Salary : $65 - $70