Accounting Manager

Kassen Recruitment; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment is seeking an Accounting Manager in Medicine Hat to lead core accounting activities and support financial reporting, compliance, and business performance. This senior role combines hands-on financial management with operational leadership and process improvement.

Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, close processes, and cross-entity reporting while mentoring the accounting team and partnering with senior leaders to drive performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or active progress toward the CPA designation.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with accounting software and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to take ownership of deliverables and work independently.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction to team members.
• Willingness to travel periodically as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple entities
• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Support the month-end close process and ensure timely delivery of financial reporting to leadership
• Assist with consolidating financial information across business units and entities
• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls designed to safeguard company assets and improve financial accuracy
• Coordinate information requests and provide support during external reviews and audits
• Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and performance summaries to help leadership understand business trends
• Develop and monitor financial metrics and KPIs in partnership with senior leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities as required
• Review existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting, and controls
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and best practices
• Lead, coach, and develop members of the accounting team
• Partner with operational leaders and other departments to provide financial guidance and support business decisions
• Contribute to strategic projects and other initiatives that improve the organization's financial and operational performance

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Ownership & independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation or active progress toward CPA

Job description

An organization with operations across multiple markets is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities and support financial reporting, compliance, and business performance. This is a senior-level opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with operational leadership and process improvement.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities across multiple business entities. The role will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, providing financial insight while helping strengthen processes, controls, and reporting practices.

This position includes people leadership and offers opportunities for professional development and progression as the organization continues to grow.

What You'll Do

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple entities
• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Support the month-end close process and ensure timely delivery of financial reporting to leadership
• Assist with consolidating financial information across business units and entities
• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls designed to safeguard company assets and improve financial accuracy
• Coordinate information requests and provide support during external reviews and audits
• Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and performance summaries to help leadership understand business trends
• Develop and monitor financial metrics and KPIs in partnership with senior leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities as required
• Review existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting, and controls
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and best practices
• Lead, coach, and develop members of the accounting team
• Partner with operational leaders and other departments to provide financial guidance and support business decisions
• Contribute to strategic projects and other initiatives that improve the organization's financial and operational performance

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• CPA designation or active progress toward the CPA designation
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Experience working with accounting software and financial reporting systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to take ownership of deliverables and work independently
• Confident communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction to team members
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of broader business objectives
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to improving processes and supporting business performance
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, operational teams, and other stakeholders
• Experience working across Canadian and U.S. operations is considered an asset
• Willingness to travel periodically as business needs require

Why Join

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible accounting leadership role within a growing and entrepreneurial organization. You'll have meaningful exposure to senior leadership, ownership of important financial processes, and the opportunity to influence how the finance function evolves.

The organization offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement savings support, health and dental coverage, insurance benefits, paid time off, and an employee assistance program.