Our client is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function during a period of department transformation. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Operations, this role will oversee a small finance team while ensuring timely financial reporting, audit completion, strong internal controls, and continuity across the finance function. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in improving reporting timelines and supporting an ongoing ERP implementation.
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, account reconciliations, journal entries, and working papers
- Coordinate and manage the external audit process while addressing auditor inquiries and implementing recommendations
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 3 individuals
- Strengthen internal controls, improve finance processes, and establish documented procedures, backup coverage, and continuity plans
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and Board reporting by reviewing financial plans, variance analysis, and budget assumptions
- Lead finance participation in the ongoing ERP implementation, including process optimization, reporting improvements, testing, and issue resolution
- Manage accounting for grants, donations, endowments, and restricted funds while ensuring compliance with funding requirements
Your strengths include:
- CPA designation is required
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to financial reporting, audit, internal controls, and operational accounting. Experience in a non-profit environment is a desired asset
- Proven experience leading and developing finance staff while remaining hands-on in day-to-day accounting activities
- Experience coordinating external audits and managing auditor relationships
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Accounting Manager in Edmonton employer: Recruitment Partners Inc.
Join a dynamic team as a Manufacturing Manager where your leadership will drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. Our company fosters a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering robust employee growth opportunities and a collaborative work atmosphere. Located in a thriving industrial hub, we provide competitive benefits and a commitment to developing our workforce, making us an exceptional employer for those passionate about manufacturing leadership.
