Accounting Manager

Full-Cycle Accounting & General Ledger Management * Own end-to-end accounting across the Nchʼḵaý Group, ensuring transactions are complete, accurate, and appropriately classified. * Maintain and continuously improve the chart of accounts to support multi-entity and consolidated reporting. * Review and approve journal entries; ensure adherence to IFRS and internal accounting policies. * Maintain and review asset registers, including fixed assets and right-of-use assets. * Ensure accuracy and timeliness of project accounting, including capital project tracking and allocation. * Own and manage the month-end close calendar; set and enforce timelines across the accounting team. * Prepare and/or review all close workpapers, accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries. * Complete intercompany reconciliations and eliminations across all entities; investigate and resolve variances promptly. * Review bank reconciliations for all entities to ensure completeness and accuracy. * Deliver reviewed month-end and supporting schedules to the Controller within established deadlines. Year-end Audit and Compliance * Prepare accurate and timely entity and consolidated financial statements on a monthly and annual basis in accordance with IFRS. * Coordinate preparation of consolidated financial statements at year-end, including note disclosures. * Lead audit readiness across all entities; coordinate the year-end close, working papers, and statutory financial statements. * Serve as primary liaison for external auditors: manage document requests, respond to queries, and implement audit recommendations. * Maintain a comprehensive and well-organised audit file throughout the year to minimise year-end effort. * Monitor and implement updates to IFRS standards relevant to the organisation. * Support preparation of partnership, tax, and other statutory returns as required. Process Improvement * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across multi-entity accounting. * Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process maps. * Support design and maintenance of an effective internal control environment; escalate control gaps to the Controller. * Leverage ERP, system functionality and other tools to automate and streamline routine tasks. Team Leadership * Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals; set clear expectations and performance standards. * Allocate and prioritise work across the team to meet close and reporting deadlines. * Identify training and development needs; support the team’s progression and technical capability. * Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with FP&A, Procurement, and operational teams to provide financial insights and ensure accurate coding of transactions. * Establish regular communication channels with other departments. * Support cross-functional training programs to enhance collaboration. * Collaborate with the Controller on technical accounting matters, policy updates, and ad hoc analysis. * Liaise with legal, tax advisors, and external parties (bankers, insurers) as required. * Actively participate in Finance team meetings and contribute to department-wide initiatives. Other * Perform other duties as required. * Adheres to and promotes Nch’ḵaỷ’s six Guiding Principles (Leadership, Trust, Respect, Wisdom, Competence, and Passion). Reporting Responsibilities and Authorities from Supervisor * Reports to Controller. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance. * CPA designation is required. * (5) Five years of progressive accounting experience. * Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and compliance. * Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. * Strong relationship-building skills. Able to challenge thinking while building trust. * Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills. * High levels of integrity and ability to handle confidential information. * Ability to work independently within established guidelines and procedures and as a member of a team. * Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. * Ability to set and manage priorities to meet deadlines. * High level of attention to detail to conclude to arrive at the big picture. * Proactive with the ability to work with minimal supervision, with a high sense of urgency to deliver results. * Experience with financial software systems and reporting tools. * Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial information. * Experience working with First Nations is considered an asset. Special Requirements * Willing to work additional hours as required. * Able to travel to meet the demands of the role.

Manage end-to-end accounting operations, including month-end close, consolidated financial reporting, and IFRS compliance across multiple entities. Lead and develop the accounting team while serving as the primary liaison for external auditors and cross-functional partners.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a mandatory CPA designation. Candidates must have at least five years of progressive accounting experience and strong leadership capabilities.

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• Full-Cycle Accounting
• General Ledger Management
• IFRS Compliance
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Audit Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Intercompany Reconciliations
• Project Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Internal Controls
• Advanced Excel
• ERP Systems
• Consolidated Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Tax Returns

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years