Accounting Manager

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Role: Accounting Manager

Location: Burnaby, BC

Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000

As a member of the Leadership team, the Accounting Manager will oversee full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and U.S. entity operations while supporting month-end/year-end close, compliance, and internal controls. This role will also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, tax and audit activities, and financial analysis to support business decision-making. Working closely with internal leaders and external advisors, the Accounting Manager will help strengthen processes, improve efficiencies, and support the continued growth of the finance function.

• Manage the general ledger and oversee full-cycle accounting, and act as the financial lead for the US operations.
• Lead preparation of month-end and year-end closing procedures, including all balance sheet reconciliations. Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ASPE, IFRS and US GAAP.
• Prepare and present draft financial statements and ad-hoc reports for review by senior management.
• Collaborate with the Controller on complex accounting issues, including transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.
• Take ownership of key accounting processes and drive improvements in efficiency and internal controls.
• Participate in strategic financial planning and analysis, including forecasting and scenario modeling.

• Work closely with department managers and senior leadership to support business objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, such as system upgrades, process redesigns, and new business initiatives.
• Liaise with external auditors and advisors, supporting audit and compliance activities.

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity, providing daily cash position, forecasting & working capital reports
• Oversee sales tax, income tax, and regulatory compliance for the US entity.
• Develop expertise in US GAAP, tax regulations, and legal requirements.

• Prepare annual operating budgets and long-term financial models.
• Collect departmental submissions & build forecasts.
• Perform budget variances and prepare scenario analyses.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.

• Support financial reporting by preparing variance analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, and draft management reports.
• Prepare margin analyses, customer analysis, forecast & sensitivity models
• Identify inefficiencies in existing workflows and champion the automation of accounting processes.
• Document and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with external audits and tax filings for both Canadian and U.S. entities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• CPA designation; commitment to ongoing professional development. Full-cycle accounting experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities, with a proven record of managing 3+ direct reports.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and…