Manager, Accounting - Edmonton/Calgary

Please note this position will be remote in Edmonton or Calgary. 

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.  

We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.  

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.  

Reporting to the Director, Finance and Accounting, the Manager, Accounting completes the monthly close process, the preparation of financial statements and analytical reviews. You will manage staff and daily accounting tasks as well as liaises with other departments in the organization to provide accounting support. You will work closely with financial management and conducts internal and external audits on various controls and compliance initiatives. The Manager, Accounting typically works under limited supervision and direction and will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

In addition, your role will be to:

• Manage Direct Reports and establish annual goals.
• Build, lead and empower a diverse and capable Accounting team.
• Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety, and wellness of employees.
• Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility.
• Complete month-end and quarter-end close processes, including account reconciliation reviews and preparation of the consolidated financial statements
• Assist with external audit requests, including preparation & review of supporting schedules
• Review accounting entries and work with Technical Accounting to ensure compliance
• Provide input in SOX compliance discussions as they relate to the entire end-to-end accounting process
• Develop, implement and manage process improvements including developing processes and procedures within the Accounting department
• Assist in the optimization of new and existing Accounting systems and platforms
• Liaise with other departments to obtain relevant transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues
• Liaise with various internal and external customers including tax authorities, banks, investors, employees and others to deliver on time and accurate information
• Develop ad hoc projects as needed to support rapid growth of the company
• Interact and advise senior management by serving as a subject matter expert on process improvement, internal controls and SOX compliance
• Provide technical consultations to process owners on SOX compliance and internal control policies
• Direct periodic ICFR risk assessment and scoping activities
• Oversee testing of SOX controls by auditors and management, establishing a sustainable process to track, update and monitor status
• Manage the process of evaluating, remediating, and reporting on process/control deficiencies to management and auditors
• Maintain and enhance a self-assessment program used by senior management to certify under s302 and s404
• Provide leadership in the development and teaching of best practices, training, and communications to internal control owners
• Perform review procedures on financial reporting and other technical accounting matters
• Perform due diligence on business combinations and other significant/unusual events
• Member of the Corporate Revenue Recognition, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting and SOX team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management
• Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting and demonstrable management experience
• Experience with Deltek or other cloud ERP systems is preferred
• Strong accounting knowledge, with proven US GAAP and internal controls experience, preferably within the context of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Professional attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize against multiple deadlines
• Keen focus on leadership, mentoring and skill development for all levels of accounting team
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A curious and inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn
• CPA certification is considered an asset

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match. No phone calls please.

A condition of employment is a current valid criminal background check. We will require consent to submit a criminal background check on your behalf.