Accounting Manager

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

Lead financial reporting, strengthen controls, and develop the accounting team supporting our North American lease portfolio.

Accurate accounting helps Element make informed decisions and maintain confidence in its financial reporting. As Accounting Manager, you will lead the accounting activities supporting Element’s North American operational lease portfolio, overseeing financial close, reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

You will guide a team of four, strengthen financial controls, and partner with colleagues across Finance and the business as new initiatives and operational changes create accounting questions. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical judgement with people leadership and practical process improvements.

• Oversee the monthly financial close, including review and approval of journal entries, resolution of accounting issues, and delivery of accurate, timely reporting.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, address reconciling items, and maintain compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Analyze month-end, quarter-end, and year-end results, prepare variance analysis, and provide management with meaningful financial insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on new products, business initiatives, and operational changes to assess accounting implications and appropriate financial reporting treatment.
• Improve accounting processes through automation, stronger reconciliations, reporting enhancements, standardized practices, and technology solutions.

You combine accounting and financial reporting expertise with the judgement and leadership skills to support a high-performing team.

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• You bring progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including previous experience leading or supervising accounting professionals.
• You have strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and financial reporting principles.
• You have experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• You have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical judgement, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Preferred experience includes a master’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline; public accounting experience; experience in financial services, leasing, fleet management, or a regulated financial environment; and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial reporting tools, SQL, Power BI, or similar analytical platforms, including SAP, Snowflake, and BlackLine.

• Lead, coach, and develop four accounting team members through performance management, technical guidance, workload prioritization, and employee development.
• Set clear priorities, support continuity of accounting operations, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, Product, Technology, and other stakeholders to address accounting considerations.

• How you have led an accurate, timely financial close and resolved complex accounting issues under reporting deadlines.
• How you have strengthened balance sheet reconciliations, controls, or audit readiness while maintaining reporting quality.
• About a process improvement or automation initiative you delivered and the operational results it achieved.
• How you assessed accounting implications of a new business initiative or operational change and influenced an appropriate approach.
• How you coached and developed accounting professionals while balancing priorities and team performance.

At Element Fleet Management, your accounting expertise will help support reliable reporting for a North American operational lease portfolio. You will work with partners across the organization to solve meaningful accounting challenges, improve how the team operates, and contribute to sound business decisions.

Element is the world’s largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager. Your work will connect financial discipline, collaboration, and continuous improvement with a business focused on mobility.

• Location: 1 Adelaide St. E., Toronto, ON
• Working arrangement: Hybrid

The hiring base salary range for this position is $99,200 - $136,400 annually. This range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the expected base salary at the time of posting. Salary ranges may vary based on the geographic location where the work is performed. The salary range listed in this posting applies only to the location identified. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including the successful candidate's qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience, internal pay equity, and relevant market data. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in annual incentive programs, including bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, as applicable to the role. Element also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings plans.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based. Element Fleet Management does not provide sponsorship or support for obtaining or maintaining work authorization for this position.

What’s in it for You
•  A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
•  Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
•  Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [email protected] or call (800) 665-9744. Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer – they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.