About MVT: MVT Canadian Bus, Inc. (MVT) proudly operates the Barrie Transit conventional, specialized and on-demand transit service for the City of Barrie from a $22M state of the art facility as part of a 20-year operating contract which commenced in 2015. We are committed to being a company that makes a difference in people's lives by inspiring our employees, treating our customers s part of the family, and making our communities even better places to live. 

Position Summary: Our Barrie Transit team is seeking an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager manages the division’s financial activities; prepares or directs the preparation of reports summarizing and forecasting company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings, based on past, present, and expected operations. The Accounting Manager also oversees the AP/AR and payroll department to ensure accurate and timely completion.

 

 

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

The following is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the essential functions of the Accounting Manager position, but rather a general description of some of the requirements necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position. The Accounting Manager must be able to perform the following tasks, among others:

 

Prepares and ensures timely delivery of monthly billing to clientAnalyzes and prepares annual budgetsPrepares budget amendmentsReviews division financials to ensure Corporate profitability expectations are met; seeks ways to reduce costs or increase revenueAuthorizes the disbursement of funds, recognizes, and resolves issues promptlyConducts periodic studies to determine the effectiveness of current financial control methodsSupervises the maintenance of essential accounting records and filesMaintains a running analysis of accounts; recognizes and ensures entries in General Ledger entries are complete and accurate; advises of differences or discrepanciesLiaises with US Parent Company on a regular basis to provide financial updates and ensure matters are handled in accordance to Company policies and proceduresAddresses, reviews, compiles, and resolves matters regarding government remittancesAddresses, reviews, compiles, reconciles, and resolves issues regarding employee pension mattersOversees and analyses bi-weekly payroll to determine reasonableness and accuracyProvides direct daily supervision of Accounting & Payroll SupervisorIdentifies, selects, trains, coaches, and manages the performance of the accounting departmentClearly communicates each staff member’s roles and responsibilities and provides support to help staff accomplish assigned objectivesEnsures compliance with Company policies, client contracts and all governmental agencies or otherwiseImplements changes resulting from audits, reviews, or other examines by government or agencies to ensure complianceStreamlines accounting department and Company procedures to reduce costs, and ensure the smooth running of operationsRespects and maintains the confidentiality of all employee records, business records, client and customer information, data, and other information not otherwise available to the publicEnsures operations departments have complete and accurate reports to manage their respective departmentsAddresses human resource issues promptly, accordingly and following the principles of progressive discipline where appropriate, emphasizing corrective actions to improve individual performanceDetermine whether to discipline and apply discipline, including suspensions and terminations, according to company policy and, where applicable, in compliance with collective agreementsRepresents Company in grievance procedure with accounting/payroll related issuesMaintains a professional demeanor and appearance a providing consistent example to staffMaintains a safe work area and a focus on safety to reduce the opportunity for injury to self or other employeesSupports departments with special projects and providing back-up when requiredAll other duties assigned.

 

Working Conditions:

The Accounting Manager works primarily in an office environment. The Accounting Manager may be called upon after hours from time-to-time by managers, in an emergency, or other reasons as required. The job requires the following physical activities: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, loading, and unloading, typing, filing, answering phones.

Qualifications:Five (5) Years management/supervisory experience in an accounting roleBachelor’s Degree or equivalent knowledge in accounting and financeCPA (or legacy CMA/CGA) designationPayroll experience (ADP Pay@Work preferred)Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software applications with expertise in Word, Excel, Power Point and OutlookBe able to pass and maintain a clear Criminal Background CheckKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Experience developing financial plans, managing resources, analyzing and interpreting financial dataExtensive understanding of procurement functions and accounting guidelinesCost control or financial/budget experienceExcellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to influence people at all levels of theAnalytical with a strong attention to detailStrong working knowledge of payroll processing and practicesStrong written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while exceeding established goals and objectivesStrong leadership skills with the ability to set clear expectations, coach, develop and motivate staffAbility to hold the respect and confidence of all employeesAbility to work independently and objectivelyAbility to effectively delegate tasks and provide appropriate supervision and follow up to department staffAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic recording and information systems used by the companyAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to remain polite, professional and courteous while communicating with customers and other staffFlexible and able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environmentStrong problem-solving skillsProficient in Microsoft Office softwareDemonstrated ability to manage with a “Safety First” attitude

Benefits of Working for MVT:

An opportunity to work close to home and minimize your commute timeChallenging and rewarding work providing safe transport to members of the publicAbility to work independently in a state-of-the-art facilityA variety of work schedules (we operate 7 days a week)Company paid uniformsEmployee Discounts with local businessesRoom for growth/advancement

How to Apply: Interested applicants please apply online: careers.mvtransit.com. Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, MVT will only contact those applicants who have been shortlisted.

 

MVT is committed to equity in employment. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodation is available for applicants, including those with disabilities, throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources at 705-792-5033 or BarrieHR@mvtcanada.com.