Accounting Manager

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for its Head Office in Dieppe, NB. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full accounting cycle, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, and leading the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a University Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA designation, and 7-10 years of related experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment with extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Flexible health and dental plan

RRSP matching program

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Three weeks' paid vacation

Free parking and onsite fitness center

Maternity leave top-up program

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience utilizing AS400, E1, and large-scale data management.
• Strong ability to lead and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across all operations.
• Oversee the accounting team and support their career growth.
• Develop and implement accounting policies for compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

CPA designation

Tools

AS400

E1

Microsoft Office

Job description

Midland Transport is currently seeking an Accounting Manager to be based out of our Head Office location in Dieppe, NB.

Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will oversee the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective implementation of policies and procedures. The selected candidate will supervise the full accounting cycle and provide strategic reports for senior management.

Benefits To Joining Midland

• A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• 3 weeks' paid vacation
• Free parking, an onsite fitness center open 24/7, and an onsite cafeteria
• Maternity leave top-up program
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies

Qualifications

• You have University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• You have 7-10 years of relevant work experience
• You have CPA designation
• You have experience utilizing AS400, E1 etc.
• You have an advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
• You have proficiency in working with large-scale data
• You have exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
• You have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• You have a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting by maintaining the integrity of the financial reporting and consistency across all operations
• Oversee Accounting team, providing guidance, performance feedback, and development opportunities to support career growth within the company
• Liaise with Financial Compliance Manager, external auditors, Corporate Finance and other Midland Departments to fulfill requests accurately and on time
• Manage internal audit compliance items, reconsolidations, and ad hoc reporting etc.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and accuracy across the department
• Collaborate with all departments and sites in meeting company objectives and financial goals