Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Reports To: Vice President of Finance
Location: Vancouver, BC
Type: Contract (6–12 Months, with Potential for Permanent)
Salary: $130,000 annually

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for a manufacturing company. This is a mid-senior level role ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong technical background and a passion for driving process improvements. With opportunities to mentor a team and implement efficiencies, this position offers a pathway to permanent hire based on performance.

• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering growth and accountability.
• Assign responsibilities, set priorities, and monitor team performance to achieve objectives.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting within 5–7 days.
• Manage general ledger activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages for leadership review.

• Oversee AP/AR functions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payments/collections.
• Manage offshore invoicing, freight accruals, and revenue recognition processes.
• Optimize payment approvals, automation workflows, and vendor management systems.

• Oversee payroll processes, including benefits remittance, bonus payouts, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with GST/PST filings and regulatory deadlines.
• Support year-end processes, including T4 preparation and tax audits.

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Support GL system upgrades and finance-related technology enhancements.
• Optimize expense claims processing to improve efficiency.

• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with financial insights.
• Monitor KPIs to evaluate financial performance and inform decision-making.

• Manage office-related accounting functions, including expense management and vendor contracts.
• Collaborate with leadership on cross-functional finance initiatives.

• CPA designation or equivalent.
• 5+ years of post-designation experience in accounting leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise in GL systems, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring a team.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, financial reporting tools, and system upgrades.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Leadership: Ability to guide, mentor, and motivate a team effectively.
• Technical Expertise: Solid accounting and financial reporting background.
• Results-Oriented: Consistently meet deadlines and deliver quality outputs.
• Process Improvement: Proven ability to identify and implement workflow efficiencies.
• Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This role provides the chance to manage accounting operations for a dynamic and growing organization. As an Accounting Manager, you’ll play a critical role in driving operational excellence, optimizing processes, and fostering team development. With a strong performance, this position offers the potential to transition into a permanent leadership role.

• Duration: 6–12 months with potential for permanent hire.
• Compensation: $130,000 annually.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to lead, optimize, and grow in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications.