Our client is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function during a period of department transformation. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Operations, this role will oversee a small finance team while ensuring timely financial reporting, audit completion, strong internal controls, and continuity across the finance function. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in improving reporting timelines and supporting an ongoing ERP implementation.
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, account reconciliations, journal entries, and working papers
Coordinate and manage the external audit process while addressing auditor inquiries and implementing recommendations
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 3 individuals
Strengthen internal controls, improve finance processes, and establish documented procedures, backup coverage, and continuity plans
Support budgeting, forecasting,



and Board reporting by reviewing financial plans, variance analysis, and budget assumptions
Lead finance participation in the ongoing ERP implementation, including process optimization, reporting improvements, testing, and issue resolution
Manage accounting for grants, donations, endowments, and restricted funds while ensuring compliance with funding requirements
Your strengths include: CPA designation is required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience with solid exposure to financial reporting, audit, internal controls, and operational accounting. Experience in a non-profit environment is a desired asset
Proven experience leading and developing finance staff while remaining hands-on in day-to-day accounting activities
Experience coordinating external audits and managing auditor relationships
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders

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📌 Accounting Manager (Alberta)
🏢 RECRUITMENT PARTNERS
📍 Alberta