Senior Manager, Accounting - #440190

About The Position

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community. Our vision is to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

Whether you work in our Charlotte plant to build life-saving stop arms for school buses, or design advanced camera vision products in our Vancouver office, forge valves and high-quality nozzles to fight fires, or dream up new ways to protect fleet operators in our Corporate HQ in Kansas City, you’ll contribute to our goal to keep everyone safe.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We’re looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?

Compensation is base salary. We also offer paid vacation time, sick/personal days and fully paid benefits after 3 months’ probation (Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Short and Long-Term Disability, Extended Health, Dental, Employee Assistance Program and RRSP Program with company matching your contributions, up to 3% of your salary).

The Role:

The Senior Manager, Accounting supports the financial health and operational integrity of a growing, cross-border business group operating across Canada and the U.S. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and driving day-to-day accounting operations. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to grow their career in a complex, multi-entity setting.

essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Month-End Close

• Assist with preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple entities.
• Assist with consolidation of Canadian and U.S. operations for internal reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and working papers.
  
  

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support preparation of internal reports, variance analyses, and dashboards for review by finance leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support reporting requirements and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with the Controller to analyze trends and identify areas for process improvement or cost control.
  
  

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Assist in preparing documentation for external audits, tax filings, and other regulatory submissions.
• Help monitor and enforce compliance with internal accounting policies and financial controls.
• Stay current on Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or IFRS) and support U.S. compliance activities where applicable.
  
  

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with HR, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy of payroll entries, intercompany charges, and cost allocations.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned by the Controller.
  
  

Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000/yr, plus 5% bonus eligibility.

At Safe Fleet, we are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We promote fair and equitable hiring practices and foster a culture of inclusivity and respect. Our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, customer focus, and safety guide our efforts to provide a workplace where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or cross-border environment.
• CPA designation (or actively pursuing) strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of Canadian accounting standards; familiarity with U.S. GAAP is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP and accounting software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Experience with intercompany transactions, foreign currency, and consolidations.
• Exposure to cross-border tax and audit processes.