Gladstone Brewing Co. is seeking an exceptional Accounting & Payroll Manager to join an A+ team. We are not in a rush to fill this position, and we are intentionally selective. This is a senior, trusted role within the organization, and we are prepared to take as much time as necessary to find the exact right person.
In practical terms, the successful candidate will most likely be overqualified on paper. We are specifically seeking someone who already operates at a high level, brings deep experience, and takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and ownership. This role is best suited to a professional who values doing things properly, prefers clarity and structure, and is selective about where they invest their expertise.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Gladstone Brewing Co. is seeking an experienced and highly capable Accounting & Payroll Manager to take full internal ownership of payroll, bookkeeping, compliance, and financial operations.
This is a senior, hands-on role that works closely with ownership and department managers to ensure the business operates smoothly, accurately, and in full compliance at all times. The role is critical to the financial health and operational efficiency of the company.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and comfortable working independently while owning outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll & People Administration
- Full-cycle payroll processing (hourly and salaried), excluding final internal approval
- Employee onboarding and offboarding in payroll systems
- Vacation, statutory holiday, and sick time tracking
- Payroll remittances
- ROEs, EI correspondence, and payroll-related government filings
- Responding to payroll-related employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Accounting Operations
Accounts Receivable
- Invoicing and payment application
- Monitoring payment issues and failures
- AR aging oversight and reporting
Accounts Payable
- Bill intake and entry
- Payment scheduling and execution
- Vendor setup and maintenance
- AP aging oversight
General Accounting
- Day-to-day bookkeeping and transaction posting in QuickBooks Online
- Bank, credit card, and deposit reconciliations
- Maintaining clean, accurate, and audit-ready books at all times
Taxes & Regulatory Compliance
- Preparation and filing of GST, PST, Excise, and LDB-related reports
- Payroll remittances and government correspondence
- Maintaining a compliance calendar to ensure deadlines are met
- Liaison with external accountants (MNP) for year-end and advisory matters
Reporting & Business Support
- Monthly financial reporting
- 4-week financial and KPI reporting
- Department-level reporting as required
- Flagging issues, risks, or anomalies proactively
- Supporting ownership with timely, decision-ready financial information
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports directly to ownership
- Works closely with department managers (Sales, FOH, Brewery, Kitchen)
- Acts as the primary internal point of accountability for accounting and payroll
- Coordinates with external accountants and advisors
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
This role works with highly sensitive financial and payroll information and interacts across all levels of the organization. A high level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment is required.
Key expectations include:
- Maintaining strict confidentiality with respect to financial, payroll, and personnel matters
- Exercising professional judgment and neutrality when handling sensitive information
- Communicating concerns or risks directly and appropriately to ownership
- Upholding clear professional boundaries while supporting a respectful workplace
- Acting consistently in the best interests of the business
This is a trusted, senior operational role that requires maturity, integrity, and reliability.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll
- Strong working knowledge of:
- QuickBooks Online
- Payroll systems
- AR/AP management
- Government filings and compliance
- Experience in hospitality, manufacturing, or multi-department operations is an asset
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
- Comfortable working independently and owning outcomes
COMPENSATION
Salary
Benefits and pension
Flexibility to be discussed
WHY JOIN GLADSTONE BREWING CO.
Gladstone Brewing Co. is a well-established, growing business that has reached a scale where internal ownership of accounting and payroll is essential. This role is core infrastructure for the business and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a stable, long-term position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
