Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Job Description

A large public client in Calgary is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a self-motivated, ambitious, and enthusiastic individual with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to help build out a successful accounting team for their Canadian location . This person must be highly organized, with excellent time management and planning skills, and strong attention to detail. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager is an integral position to the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the accounting team.

• Build and implement processes and procedures for accounting.

• Aid in the transition to SOX reporting.

• Prepare annual financial statements and act as the primary audit contact with external auditors.

• Prepare quarterly reports for detailed qualitative and quantitative data analysis for presentation and distribution to partners.

• Prepare quarterly internal financial statements, perform reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.

• Assist with the maintenance of the company's financial close.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments.

• Proactively identify and assist in the implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the financial reporting group.

• Lead, coach, and mentor the accounting team.

• Assist with ad hoc requests as required.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in accounting (full cycle AR, AP, financial reporting).

• Previous management experience, 2+ years (1+ direct reports).

• Knowledge of inventory (working with any type of product).

• CPA designation.

• Experience with large ERP systems.

• Intermediate Excel skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SOX compliance.

• Experience with ProClass Software and transitioning to Profit21.

• Experience in distribution or retail.

• Strong communication skills.

• Comfortable talking to c-suite executives.

• Ability to balance managing a team with day-to-day tasks.

• Develops relationships with other departments.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role and work hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The role reports to the Controller with potential for direct reports down the line. Initially, some team members may be temporarily assigned to the Accounting Manager. The goal is for the Accounting Manager to eventually have their own team.

À propos d'Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l'acquisition de talents, la chaîne d'approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d'un grand nombre d'entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d'avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

La diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion

Chez Aston Carter, la diversité et l'inclusion constituent le pont vers l'équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

• L'embauche des talents diversifiés ;

• Le maintien d'un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;

• La mise en place d'une culture de soin, d'engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;

• L'assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d'ancien combattant, d'un handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ~~~ (~~~) for other accommodation options.