Manager, Corporate Accounting

Manager, Corporate Accounting - Edmonton Corporate Office
Financial Reporting Full Time Edmonton, AB, CA
2 days ago Requisition ID: 18123
Position:
Manager, Corporate Accounting
Location: Edmonton Corporate Office, AB
Classification:
Full-Time, Immediate Vacancy
Position Summary
The Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accounting function for Corporate entities, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger, and leading the month-end close process. This role manages day-to-day corporate accounting activities, oversees intercompany transactions, ensures compliance with accounting policies, supports audit activities, and collaborates closely with business unit finance teams and other corporate departments.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting professional with proven corporate accounting experience, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Accounting & Month-End Close
Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for corporate entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and regulatory filings across multiple legal entities
Manage accounting for key corporate areas, which may include fixed assets, share based compensation, intercompany reconciliations, and accruals.
Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions within the general ledger.
Intercompany & Systems
Oversee intercompany reconciliations and matching across a multi-entity structure.
Support the maintenance, optimization, and enhancement of corporate accounting systems and ERPs.
Champion process automation initiatives, workflow efficiencies, and best practices within the corporate accounting function.
Support the governance and integrity of general ledger data used in downstream financial reporting and analysis.
Audit & Compliance
Coordinate internal and external audit engagements from a corporate accounting perspective, including the preparation of supporting schedules, working papers, and responses to auditor inquiries.
Ensure strict compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and corporate governance requirements.
Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of standard operating procedures and corporate accounting policies.
Leadership & Business Partnership
Provide daily guidance, coaching, mentorship, and performance management to a team of two analysts
Partner with financial reporting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and operational finance teams to resolve complex accounting matters and ensure cross-functional alignment.
Collaborate on special projects, system implementations, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives as required.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement to enhance accounting quality, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Education & Professional Designation
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting designation) is required.
Experience
5-8+ years of progressive corporate accounting, full-cycle accounting, or relevant financial experience.
Strong working knowledge of IFRS and internal control frameworks.
Experience managing full-cycle month-end close processes in a publicly traded company or large, multi-entity organization is preferred.
Experience communicating with external auditors and preparing working papers.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing an accounting team is considered a strong asset.
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, large datasets).
Experience with Oracle Fusion or a similar top-tier ERP system is preferred.
Experience with OneStream (or similar consolidation/reporting software) is considered a strong asset.
Familiarity with complex intercompany accounting and multi-entity general ledger environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to investigating variances.
Excellent attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to data accuracy.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Effective project management and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and meet tight deadlines.
Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development and continuous improvement.
The Perks.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career
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