We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Accounting Manager, responsible for owning the day-to-day accounting cycle and leading the team of accounting clerks that deliver it.
Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager partners with the accounting and financial reporting teams to drive the workflow efficiency required to meet day-to-day deliverables, including accounts payable processing, cash application and general ledger accounting.
This role will lead the review and oversight of the Accounting Clerk team’s work, maintain a high standard of accuracy and serve as a key safeguard within the internal control environment.
Why Caivan?
Industry Leading Wages
Annual Paid Operations Shutdown (in addition to Paid Vacation Days)
Complimentary Daily Lunch Program
Company-Paid Health & Dental Coverage
Coordinating Benefits
Life Insurance where applicable
Group Benefits & Perks (including Goodlife & Bell Mobile)
Use of ADP (HR Portal) – easily access your employee information, paystubs & schedule time off
Bi-Weekly Payments directly to your bank account
You will Bring
- Several years of progressive accounting experience, including experience supervising or leading a small team
- College diploma or University degree, preferably with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting functions and how they interconnect across the business
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, including cash flow management, financial analysis, and financial reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced functions, PivotTables, data analysis, and reporting
- Experience working with enterprise accounting software; Newstar experience considered an asset
- Experience within the construction or land development industry considered an asset
- Experience developing financial templates, reports, and analysis to support business and reporting requirements
Exceptional Skills Required
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Results-oriented and accountable, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work on time
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop team members, set clear expectations, and directly address quality or timeliness concerns
- Process-minded and continuously looking for opportunities to improve workflows, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Resourceful, organized, and self-motivated, with sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and discretion when handling confidential financial information
- Adaptable and open-minded, with a continuous-learning mindset and the confidence to respectfully challenge existing processes in pursuit of better solutions
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Processing & Accounting Cycle
- Oversee accounts payable, cash application, and general ledger processing, ensuring transactions are accurate, appropriately coded, and completed on time
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and oversee bank, supplier statement, and intercompany reconciliations across entities
- Review payment approvals, payment batches, and bank transactions for accuracy and completeness prior to release
- Review monthly HST filings and reconciliations and prepare responses to CRA audits of HST and income tax filings, as required
- Oversee holdback payable records and releases, ensuring legislative requirements and required documentation are satisfied prior to the release of funds
Month-End Close & Reporting
- Coordinate the monthly close against the Finance task calendar, proactively identifying and escalating items at risk of delay
- Prepare monthly subsidiary ledger reconciliations, including AP and AR aging, warranty reserves, and prepaid accounts, for Controller review
- Support the Controller in delivering reconciled actuals and assist Finance with year-end working papers and financial statement preparation
- Support cash flow reconciliation and forecasting for management and overhead entities and prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
Team Leadership & Workflow
- Lead, develop, and manage the Accounting Clerk team, setting priorities, reviewing work, providing timely feedback, and maintaining standards for quality and accuracy
- Manage the team task calendar, workload, and capacity to ensure accurate and timely completion, escalating anticipated resourcing constraints to the Controller
- Train and mentor team members, building cross-functional capability and reducing reliance on any single individual for critical accounting tasks
- Build strong relationships across the business to support efficient workflows and the integrity of financial information
Controls, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Apply and maintain internal controls across the transaction cycle, ensuring compliance with Finance policies and identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and procedures
- Evaluate and improve accounting workflows, operating procedures, and supporting documentation
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate routine accounting activities, shifting team capacity from data entry toward review and exception management
- Maintain clear accounting process documentation to support business continuity through absences or turnover
- Perform other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the role as required by management
Working Conditions
- Extended periods at a computer may be required at times
- The job description implies the performance of repetitive tasks
- The job requires the ability to prioritize competing demands effectively
We thank all applicants for their interest. We carefully review all applications and will contact candidates whose skills, experience, and qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the position.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support the application review and candidate screening process. All hiring decisions involve human review and oversight.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources and we will work with you to meet your needs.
This position is available due to a new vacancy.
