Location: Surrey, BC. In office 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.

📌 Accounting Supervisor (Surrey)
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