Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting

Jobgether; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Jobgether partners with a company in Canada to recruit an Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting. The role leads a diverse accounting team and oversees critical financial reporting across real estate, technology, and fixed assets, ensuring timely US GAAP-compliant statements.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, GL reconciliations, and analyses while strengthening controls and collaborating with local and international stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a medium-to-large organization.
• 3+ years of experience leading and managing a team.
• CPA or CA designation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with large datasets and financial/data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial statement close and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and review processes.
• Manage month-end close, GL reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure US GAAP compliance and implement SOX/non-SOX controls.
• Coordinate external reporting with internal and international stakeholders.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing controllership team.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

CPA/CA designation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

CPA/CA designation

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting based in Canada.

The Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting will lead a diverse accounting team and oversee critical financial reporting activities across areas including real estate and leasing, technology, and fixed assets. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial statements while maintaining strong accounting controls and compliance with US GAAP. You will manage month-end close activities, general ledger processes, reconciliations, and financial analysis. Working closely with local and international stakeholders, you will provide accounting expertise and support business initiatives and operational improvements. The position combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration. It follows a remote-first model and requires candidates to be based in the Greater Vancouver, British Columbia area, with in-person collaboration five days per quarter.

Accountabilities

• Lead and oversee the financial statement close process, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, reviewed, and delivered within established deadlines.
• Manage monthly general ledger reconciliations, balance sheet and profit-and-loss variance analyses, journal entries, general ledger accounts, and annual budgets prepared by team members.
• Coordinate resources, priorities, and timelines for month-end close, ensuring accounting activities within assigned areas comply with US GAAP.
• Partner with local and international stakeholders and cross-functional teams, applying sound professional judgment to new business opportunities and processes affecting areas of responsibility.
• Design, implement, and maintain SOX and non-SOX processes related to financial statements and month-end reporting, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and US GAAP.
• Coordinate and provide the financial information required for external reporting.
• Build and develop a high-performing controllership team through recruitment, coaching, recognition, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Support the Assistant Controller with reporting requirements, special projects, ad hoc assignments, US GAAP research, and recommendations to improve accounting efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferable within a medium- to large-sized organization.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and managing a team.
• Professional accounting designation, such as CPA or CA.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and demonstrated ability to apply GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and relevant financial or data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with local, international, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop accounting professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in the Greater Vancouver, BC area and able to attend in-person team sessions five days per quarter.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of CAD $100,000-$125,000, depending on skills and experience.
• Eligibility for an additional company performance bonus.
• Remote-first working environment, with scheduled in-person collaboration five days per quarter.
• Employee discounts on technology products and other merchandise.
• Flexible health benefits and wellness program.
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) programs.
• Company pension plan with 100% employer matching.
• Training and development programs to build new and transferable skills.
• Opportunities for career growth and continued professional development.