Manager, Finance & Administration

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Manager, Finance & Administration
Location: Vancouver, BC
Reports to:
VP, Finance & Corporate Services
Salary:
$95,000-$115,000 annually
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Manager, Finance & Administration, to lead the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions of our organization. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Vancouver, BC, reporting to the VP, Finance & Corporate Services.
This is a hands-on management role combining technical accounting with team leadership. You will oversee month-end and year-end processes, prepare financial statements and management reporting, coordinate with external auditors and advisors, strengthen financial processes and controls, and mentor our Accounting Assistant.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Assistant Manager or Manager-level experience within an accounting firm or mid-sized organization.
What You'll Do
Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, variance analysis, and other financial reporting.
Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, expense reporting, and reconciliations.
Oversee project-based accounting, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, work-in-progress, and billing.
Prepare year-end working papers and coordinate directly with external auditors, accountants, and tax advisors.
Assist with payroll and benefit administration.
Supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounting Assistant, reviewing their work and supporting continued growth in their accounting responsibilities.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
Maintain and improve accounting procedures, reporting processes, and internal financial controls.
Oversee accounting and financial administration for related Canadian and U.S. entities, including financial reporting, reconciliations, tax and regulatory support, insurance, and coordination with external advisors.
Partner with the VP, Finance & Corporate Services on financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.
What You Bring
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with Assistant Manager or Manager-level experience in an accounting firm or mid-sized company.
CPA designation, or progress toward a CPA designation, is preferred.
Strong experience with month-end and year-end closing, financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations.
Advanced Microsoft 365 integration and demonstrated reporting automation experience;
working with Power Query, VBA/macros development, power automate and office scripts are strong assets.
Experience preparing audit working papers and working directly with external auditors.
Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing junior accounting staff.
Experience with project-based accounting is an asset.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative, approachable leadership style with a willingness to remain hands-on.
What Success Looks LikeYou will be a trusted financial partner to the VP, Finance & Corporate Services and a strong mentor to junior accounting staff. You will ensure financial reporting is accurate and timely, accounting processes and controls are effective, audit requirements are well organized, and the finance team continues to develop and improve.
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