Accounting Manager

Are you a data driven individual finding yourself digging beyond the numbers to understand what’s really driving them? Are you someone who naturally questions inconsistencies and looks for ways to improve processes? If so, this role could be a strong fit. Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s financial foundation, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining compliance, and supporting the development of more structured, scalable processes. This role is well-suited for someone who brings strong technical expertise along with the curiosity and confidence to ask “why,” identify gaps, and contribute to better financial discipline across the organization Reports To: Director, Finance Location: Edmonton, On-site What You’ll Be Doing: Managing month-end & year-end close and full cycle account processes * Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and reviewing of journal entries and reconciliations * Complete financial reporting including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries in compliance with CRA standards * Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies * Maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance * Support internal and external audit processes and address audit findings * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability * Collaborate with Finance, Operations & Supply Chain Management to align accounting processes with business needs * Support budgeting processes across corporate, branch, and manufacturing operations In an Average Week, You Might... * Kick off the week by reviewing financial reporting collection, preparation and analysis * Lead into the close process by reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations * Spend time analyzing revenue, cost, and profitability trends across distribution and manufacturing lines * Dig into variances and discrepancies, identifying root causes and following up with the business * Connect with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to align on processes and flag potential risks * Support ongoing budgeting and forecasting activities across multiple business units * Wrap up the week by preparing leadership reporting packages and delivering insights to support decision-making What You Bring: * 3 to 5 years of experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, or business performance reporting * Post-secondary education in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field * Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI * Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to financial reporting * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively * A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge the status quo and bring forward new perspectives Bonus Points * Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central * CPA Designation or working towards Why Join Us: * Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. * Competitive compensation package with 100% company sponsored health and dental benefits * A generous flexible benefit program, including options for: * * Health Spending Account (HSA) * * Personal Spending Account (PSA) * * RRSP contributions As part of our selection process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a TRAITS Assessment. Participation in this assessment is mandatory to be considered for the role. We look forward to reviewing your application! #INDHP

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading month-end and year-end close processes, including financial reporting and account reconciliations. They will also analyze financial results, maintain internal controls, and collaborate with various departments to improve financial processes.

Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience in financial reporting or analysis and hold a post-secondary degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools like Power BI is required, with a CPA designation considered an asset.

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Health spending account • Personal spending account • RRSP contributions

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial reporting
• Financial analysis
• Month-end close
• Year-end close
• Journal entries
• Reconciliations
• Internal controls
• Regulatory compliance
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power BI
• Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Account Reconciliation
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Performance Reporting
• Supply Chain
• Curiosity
• Variance Analysis
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Balance Sheet
• Internal Controls
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Regulatory Compliance
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Scalability
• Income Statement
• Internal Auditing
• Problem Solving
• Manufacturing Operations
• Operations
• Power BI
• Supply Chain Management
• Process Improvement
• Reporting Tools
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Accounting Manager
• Accountants
• Financial Managers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week