Accounting Manager

Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No.42; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Maple Ridge is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting. The role requires management of staff, preparation of financial statements, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have exemplary communication and analytical skills, along with five years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Five years accounting and staff supervision experience post certification.
• Expert level Excel skills and advanced Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact.

Responsibilities

• Manages accounting department staff in various areas.
• Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Assures compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Analytical

Time management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

atrieveERP

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Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No.42 provided pay range

This range is provided by Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No.42. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$96,878.00/yr - CA$121,097.00/yr

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THE OPPORTUNITY

ACCOUNTING MANAGER Reporting to the Assistant Secretary Treasurer, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the management of accounting operations, internal controls, and financial reporting of the School District.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and directs the work of accounting department staff in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, school accounting support, and treasury.
• Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards and Ministry of Education and Child Care regulations.
• Tracks, analyzes, interprets, and communicates balance sheet and income statement variances to management.
• Performs monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position variance analysis and reconciliation of accounts.
• Plans and leads the annual external and internal financial audits.
• Manages the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated financial results.
• Maintains Schools’ and District’s chart of accounts and accounting systems.
• Performs financial and internal control reviews to assess adequacy in meeting management objectives and safeguarding assets; recommends and implements security and system control procedures.
• Monitors financial systems, recommends necessary system and process changes to improve efficiency of the accounting function and implements system upgrades.
• Assures compliance with federal, provincial, local laws, regulations, and prepares internal and external reporting.
• Provides strategic analysis and advice to senior management.
• Liaises with district staff, government, and outside agencies.
• Develops and implements procedures related to general accounting, school accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Hires, trains and supervises unionized staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years accounting and staff supervision experience post certification.
• Must possess exemplary communication, interpersonal, time management, organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information and materials with tact and discretion.
• Expert level Excel skills and advanced Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of atrieveERP system is an asset.

This is a full-time temporary position effective immediately to April 30, 2026; or return of incumbent.

COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $96,878, -$121,097 plus an excellent comprehensive benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Management

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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