MANAGER, FINANCE
LOCATION: Vancouver, BC
THE FIRM
Andersen Canada Services Inc. offers integrated tax, accounting, enterprise advisory, and valuation services, upholding the values associated with the Andersen name. Andersen specializes in U.S. and Canadian cross-border tax services comprised of tax, legal, and valuation professionals with offices in across Canada.
At Andersen, we’re a unique group of talented individuals who share a vision to be the “Best of the Best.” We’re looking for innovative minds motivated to make a direct impact who will promote and embrace our core values of Best-in-class service, stewardship, independence, seamlessness, and transparency.
THE ROLE
The Finance Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
The Finance Manager will oversee the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of the internal finance function, including accounting, financial reporting, billing and collections, tax compliance, budgeting, staff expense management, finance systems, process improvement, and team leadership.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who can take ownership of finance operations, identify issues, improve processes, and provide reliable financial information to management.
Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Oversee the general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, revenue, WIP, AR, AP, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare and review financial statements, schedules, and supporting working papers.
- Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed.
- Coordinate information required for year-end accounting, tax, audit, and other external requirements.
Billing, Revenue, WIP & Collections
- Monitor revenue, WIP, unbilled revenue, billing, and accounts receivable.
- Coordinate collections and follow up on outstanding receivables.
- Resolve billing and accounting issues.
- Ensure revenue is recorded accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting policies.
Andersen Group Reporting Support
- Prepare financial information, schedules, and analysis required for Andersen Group reporting.
- Coordinate routine reporting data, including revenue, billing, WIP, and other financial metrics.
- Respond to routine finance information requests and support Group integration and reporting initiatives.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee routine Canadian tax and regulatory filings, including GST/HST, PST, and other applicable filings.
- Ensure filing and payment deadlines are met.
- Prepare information required for corporate income tax compliance and tax provisions.
- Research routine accounting and tax matters and work with the Director of Finance and external advisors on more complex issues.
Staff Expense Management
- Oversee the review and processing of employee expense reports and corporate credit card expenses to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated to the appropriate department, project, or expense category.
- Follow up on unusual or non-compliant expenses and support employees with expense-related questions.
- Assist with the administration and improvement of the firm's expense management system.
Budgeting, Financial Analysis & Process Improvement
- Coordinate the preparation of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with management.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support management decisions.
- Lead improvements to finance processes, workflows, reporting, and systems.
- Support the implementation and optimization of finance technology and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
Finance Team Leadership & Operations
- Manage, supervise, and develop finance staff.
- Review work, establish priorities, and ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time.
- Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and adherence to finance procedures.
- Act as the primary internal finance operations resource and proactively identify and resolve accounting and operational issues.
- Support special projects and organizational initiatives as required.
Qualifications:
- CPA designation required.
- 5–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Strong experience with full-cycle accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, billing, WIP, AR, and financial analysis.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and tax requirements, including GST/HST and PST.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Experience managing or supervising accounting/finance staff.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting and financial reporting systems.
- Experience with cloud-based accounting, expense management, or ERP systems is an asset.
- Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting tools is an asset.
- Professional services or public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with a US organization is an asset.
- Experience with finance system implementation and process improvement is an asset.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and professional judgment
- Hands-on approach and ownership of day-to-day finance operations
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proactive and solutions-oriented
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
- Strong leadership and team-management skills
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion
- Practical, process-oriented mindset
WHAT WE OFFER
Our firm offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, paramedical, vision, dental and a supportive Employee Assistance Program) designed to support the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our people. We are committed to recognizing individual contributions and providing resources that enable our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Andersen also offers a hybrid work arrangement, Health and Wellness spending accounts, teambuilding and social events, and career training and financial support to enhance our employees’ professional development goals.
Inclusive Culture - A workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
The Andersen Difference - There are many ways Andersen sets itself apart. From providing best-in-class client service to supporting our professionals - that’s the Andersen Difference.
Making an Impact - Our people are our greatest strength. United by our core values, they come together with purpose to make a meaningful impact and give back to their communities.
Andersen offers a rewarding career path for exceptional individuals. We foster an environment based on learning and allow our employees to grow through hands-on work experience.
