Accounting Supervisor

Location: Surrey, BC. On-site during onboarding, with some hybrid flexibility after probation.

Reports to: VP Finance

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

About the company

Our client is an established, privately held manufacturer with customers across North America. The finance team is lean and close-knit, and leadership is focused on growth, process improvement and developing its people.

The opportunity

This role sits between the Senior Accountant and the VP Finance. You’ll own the day-to-day accounting function so the VP Finance can focus on strategic finance. It’s a hands-on leadership role with real influence, and it’s a clear path to long-term growth, including succession into senior finance leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor the Senior Accountant, manage their workflow and review their work before it’s distributed.
• Lead day-to-day operational accounting, including month-end and year-end close and working papers.
• Prepare the monthly financial statements for review and approval by the VP Finance.
• Manage the annual external audit and any other audits.
• Support the annual budget and forecast by compiling data, analysis and backup.
• Calculate and track monthly sales commissions and agency fees.
• Review daily KPI reporting for accuracy.
• Complete the monthly borrowing base calculations.
• Oversee collections and escalate problem accounts as needed.
• Make sure credit insurance coverage is in place for new and existing customers.
• Maintain data integrity in the ERP system, and keep sales and purchase records paperless and complete to support an efficient audit.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Give the VP Finance financial analysis and project support that leads to better decisions.
• Bring issues to the VP Finance along with possible solutions and a recommendation.
• Help drive process improvement, automation and data-sharing initiatives.
• Partner with other departments to provide financial guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CPA designation, or well advanced in the CPA program.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or mentorship responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced MS Office and Excel skills. Sage 300 experience is an asset.
• Manufacturing, distribution or building products experience is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability and time management.

What’s offered

• Competitive base salary plus a discretionary bonus.
• Employer-paid medical benefits.
• Supportive leadership with a strong focus on mentorship.
• Long-term career growth, including succession opportunities.