Accounting Manager

Welcome to IBG! 

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop. By partnering with our clients as an extension of their teams, we bring beauty visions to life. IBG consists of more than 300 colleagues spread over 13 locations worldwide.  

IBG North America specializes in turnkey solutions, private label and packaging in the beauty industry. Together, we are concept builders and boosters with global opportunities for well-known retailers and brands.

We are currently looking for an Accounting Manager responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Team, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Accounting. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP/IFRS, and supports strategic business objectives through effective leadership, process improvements, and stakeholder collaboration.

This role is for an existing vacancy.

In this role, you will:

• Manage month-end closing activities and ensure timely submission of financials data (P&L, B/S, Cash Flow, Intercompany Charges) in OneStream.

• Support BU Controller in validating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS. Generate monthly financial reports and reconcile intercompany balances.

• Prepare and analyze variance reports between Actuals, Forecast and Budget P&L

• Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, identifying gaps in reconciliations.

• Assist in preparing annual P&L and Balance Sheet Budgets.

• Responsible for Fixed Assets management in NetSuite.

• Participate in internal, external Audits; liaising with Auditors & providing documentation.

• Responsible for monthly statutory Sales Tax filings (HST, UK & AUD VAT) and WSIB.

• Oversee daily accounting activities, including AP and AR processes. Conduct weekly reviews with teams to monitor payables, receivables.

• Review and approve vendor bills, journal entries in NetSuite.

• Liaising with Factoring; responsible for weekly cash factoring submissions and reconciliations.

• Monitor cash balances to ensure sufficient funds for operations.

• Maintain alignment between OneStream and NetSuite reporting tools. Troubleshoot system issues in collaboration with NetSuite IT and Corporate Finance teams.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide management support and financial insights as required.

• Participate in ad hoc projects related to process improvements in NetSuite or Tableau.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports (AP, AR, General Accountant) to ensure operational efficiency.

• Conduct semi-annual and annual performance reviews. Hire and train Accounting staff as needed.