Accounting Manager

Surepoint Group; Nisku; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Surepoint Group is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting and compliance. The role involves leading a team, managing financial transactions, and supporting strategic initiatives. Join a proudly employee-owned company committed to fostering an inclusive culture and offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and ASPE.
• Experience in a multi-entity or project-based environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with ASPE.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA)

Tools

Great Plains

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Surepoint is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Accounting Manager to join our finance team! Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role oversees financial reporting, month-end close, consolidations, and internal controls across a group of companies. The Accounting Manager will support strategic financial initiatives, ensure compliance with ASPE, and act as a trusted partner to stakeholders by delivering accurate, timely financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of accounting professionals and supporting professional growth.
• Identify individual and team training needs, while actively managing performance through formal evaluation processes to drive accountability and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and consolidations.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, internal reporting packages, and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with branch leaders to prepare and review monthly financial results and performance.
• Ensure compliance with ASPE and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Develop and update accounting policies and procedures to reflect business and regulatory changes.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate financial data and insights.
• Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns and ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax regulations.
• Lead the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors, as well as support internal audit activities.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems and reporting tools, including Power BI dashboards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the accounting function.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA) in good standing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and ASPE.
• Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and performance management skills.
• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• Experienced in consolidations, internal controls, audit coordination, and tax compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled in process improvement and accounting system optimization.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a high level of integrity.
• Proficient with accounting software (preferably Great Plains), Power BI, Power Query and Excel.
• Experience in a multi-entity or project-based environment preferred; energy services experience is an asset.
  
  
  

Proudly Employee-Owned – Join the Surepoint PROS!

At Surepoint, we’re more than just a place to work—we’re a team that thrives on performance, respect, ownership, and safety. As a proudly employee-owned and Indigenous-owned company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where every team member can grow, contribute, and succeed.

Why Join Surepoint?

• Be an Owner: Through our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), every team member has the opportunity to share in our success.
• Live Our PROS Values:
• Performance – Show up, do your best, and work safe.
• Respect – Collaborate, communicate, and lift each other up.
• Ownership – Take pride in your work and our collective success.
• Safety – Protect yourself and your team, always.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HCSA, EFAP, RRSP contributions.
• Career Growth: Development opportunities that support your success.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse and respectful workplace with a strong commitment to Reconciliation and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples.
  
  

Let’s build something great together. Join the Surepoint PROS today!

Sincerely,

Your Future Employer

Thank you for your interest in Surepoint. Only those candidate selected for further consideration will be contacted.