Accounting Manager

Role Overview

CityWest is looking for a seasoned Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting functions of a rapidly expanding organization with multiple entities. This role demands a hands-on finance expert who links business activities to financial data, proactively addresses issues, and implements effective solutions. The candidate will excel in a dynamic, demanding environment, showing initiative, flexibility, and sound judgment, while maintaining a strong interest in the business operations. Responsibility includes ensuring precise and prompt accounting across all entities, with exceptional attention to detail and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting in adherence to IFRS for multiple entities.
• Take full responsibility for timely and accurate month-end closing processes.
• Prepare detailed account reconciliations and promptly resolve any discrepancies.
• Handle reconciliations and journal entries related to fixed assets, inventory, prepaids, accruals, and other accounts.
• Support project accounting and compliance with funding requirements.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts' accuracy.
• Produce management financial reports and design reporting dashboards.
• Facilitate external audits, tax filings, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Drive initiatives to improve accounting processes.
• Conduct financial analysis and perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of senior-level accounting experience.
• Proven expertise with multi-entity structures and intercompany accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced settings with shifting priorities and critical deadlines.
• Advanced ERP system experience, capable of independent adaptation.
• Comprehensive experience across full-cycle accounting processes.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and local sales tax laws.
• Experience managing external audits.
• Independent problem-solving skills with solution presentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Skills in consolidation, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficient in Excel and strong analytical thinking.
• Self-driven with excellent multitasking abilities and a proactive approach.
• Willingness to be hands-on and actively contribute to task completion.

Additional Information

• This position requires working during Pacific Standard Time business hours.
• Compensation ranges from 95,000 to 105,000 per year.