Accounting Manager

SJC: A Leader in Canadian Communications

SJC stands as Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine, and Maclean’s. A dynamic and influential organization within the industry, SJC excels in the creation, publication, and production of best-in-class content through its comprehensive content and creative studios, advanced advertising technology, and state-of-the-art print facilities. We collaborate with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions that effectively inform, inspire, and empower audiences across all platforms. With significant reach and influence, SJC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 22 consecutive years, a testament to our commitment to excellence. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.stjoseph.com

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative, and collaborative team? Then join us at SJC Content in the role of Accounting Manager.

About the Role :

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations and ensures accurate, timely financial reporting across multiple business units. This role supports monthly close, audit, compliance, and forecasting by coordinating inputs from cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while supporting broader financial planning efforts. This position will assist finance staff and business operational staff while supporting the Director and Senior Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Preparation and review of divisional monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy of expenses and revenue recognition for multiple business units for SJC Communications Group.
• Provide Sales Reports, including Sales Forecast, to the sales team and Management.
• Evaluation of financial performance by analyzing monthly financial statements, accruing for revenues and costs, intersecting with business operations team members as required.
• Prepare or review recurring entries such as event reconciliations, media Capex, and affiliate cost allocations; manage accruals, including ad portal, print, and project-related entries, along with paper credit journals and reclassifications.
• Reconciles reports, including revenues, accounts receivable, unbilled, and deferred revenue.
• Prepare bonus and commission calculations based on sales rep’s agreements.
• Review remittances and GL reconciliations, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Performs ad-hoc analysis, reports, and projects as required.
• Support circulation reporting and ad hoc financial analysis as required
• Collaborate with internal teams to continuously improve reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
• Financial system implementation (if applicable).

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Support the Director of Finance in the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Content teams) to gather relevant data and assumptions.
• Maintain consolidated forecast files and update expected billings weekly based on AR and sales rep input.
• Upload forecast data into NetSuite and ensure the integrity of submissions.

Compliance

• Support annual financial audit by preparing schedules, pulling data, and addressing auditor queries.
• Review sales accruals, project margins, and deferred revenue recognition.
• Ensure tax compliance, including HST reviews and mentoring team members on tax-related entries.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Independently manage day-to-day accounting operations, including issue resolution and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure timely cost capture and revenue matching.
• Guide junior staff and analysts, fostering accuracy and accountability.
• Provide input on financial systems and support implementation/improvement efforts as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Proactive and self-directed with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; ability to work with large datasets and build insightful reports.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work both independently and cross-functionally.

SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. We're committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments. If you're contacted for an interview and require any accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable experience, please let our Human Resources team know. We'll handle any information you share with complete confidentiality

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.