Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager | Downtown Vancouver | Hybrid

Our client, an established organization within the marine industry, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their team in downtown Vancouver. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day operational accounting with financial oversight, reporting, and process management.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Accounting Manager will oversee the full-cycle accounting function, provide guidance and direction to junior accounting team members, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities. This individual will play an integral role in managing the organization's financial operations, including treasury, cash flow, payroll, budgeting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior accounting staff responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage multi-entity financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Oversee payroll processing, government remittances, and related compliance requirements.
• Manage treasury functions, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end audit schedules, tax working papers, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support annual reporting and compliance requirements.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and ongoing variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and overall financial reporting efficiency.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to support management's decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation is required.
• Proven experience overseeing full-cycle accounting within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience managing financial reporting and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or providing oversight to junior accounting professionals.
• Hands-on experience with payroll, treasury, cash flow management, and government remittances.
• Experience supporting external audits, tax working papers, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency with NetSuite and MS Excel is required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently while partnering with senior leadership.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a marine industry organization in a key accounting leadership position, offering exposure to a broad range of financial responsibilities and the ability to make a meaningful contribution to the business.