Accounting Manager

Formations Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Flexible benefit program

RRSP contributions

Job summary

Formations Inc in Edmonton, on-site, is seeking a data-driven finance professional to strengthen the organization’s financial foundation. Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will ensure accurate reporting, maintain compliance, and support scalable financial processes.

You will lead month-end and year-end closes, prepare statements in line with CRA standards, analyze results, investigate variances, and collaborate with Finance, Operations and Supply Chain to align accounting with business

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, or business performance reporting
• Post-secondary education in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools such as Power BI
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively
• A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge the status quo and bring forward new perspectives

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closes, preparing and reviewing journals and reconciliations
• Produce financial statements and reports in compliance with CRA standards
• Analyze results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Strengthen internal controls and regulatory compliance
• Support internal and external audits and address findings
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations and Supply Chain to align accounting with business needs
• Support budgeting and forecasting across business units

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Are you a data driven individual finding yourself digging beyond the numbers to understandwhat’sreally driving them? Are you someone who naturally questions inconsistencies and looks for ways to improve processes? If so, this role could be a strong fit. Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s financial foundation, ensuringaccuratereporting,maintainingcompliance, and supporting the development of more structured, scalable processes.

This role is well-suited for someone who brings strong technicalexpertisealong with the curiosity and confidence to ask “why,”identifygaps, and contribute to better financial discipline across the organization

Reports To: Director, Finance

Location: Edmonton, On-site

WhatYou’llBe Doing:

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, includingpreparing andreviewingof journal entries and reconciliations
• Complete financial reporting including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries in compliance with CRA standards
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support internal and external audit processes and address audit findings
• Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate with Finance,Operations& Supply Chain Managementto align accounting processes with business needs
• Support budgeting processes across corporate, branch, and manufacturing operations

In an Average Week, You Might...

• Kick off the week by reviewing financial reporting collection,preparationand analysis
• Lead into the close process by reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Spend time analyzing revenue, cost, and profitability trends across distribution and manufacturing lines
• Dig into variances and discrepancies,identifyingroot causes and following up with the business
• Connect with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to align on processes andflag potential risks
• Support ongoing budgeting and forecasting activities across multiple business units
• Wrap up the week by preparing leadership reporting packages and delivering insights to support decision-making

What You Bring:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, or business performance reporting
• Post-secondary education in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel and reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively
• A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge the status quo and bring forward new perspectives

Bonus Points

• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central
• CPA Designation or working towards

Why Join Us:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
• Competitive compensation package with 100% company sponsored health and dental benefits
• A generous flexible benefit program, including options for:
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Personal Spending Account (PSA)
• RRSP contributions

As part of our selection process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete aTRAITS Assessment. Participation in this assessment ismandatoryto be considered for the role.