Accounting Manager Jasper Alberta

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing start-up is seeking an Accounting Manager who will be the foundational finance lead. This role includes owning the full-cycle accounting processes, developing financial strategies, and assisting with financial integrations. Candidates should have a CPA designation and 5 years of accounting experience, particularly in insurance or healthcare. The position offers a remote work environment and a performance-based bonus structure.

Benefits

Performance bonus structure

4 weeks PTO

Home office stipend

Wellness allowance

Qualifications

• 5 years in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years of hands-on, full cycle accounting.
• Experience with non-traditional Cost Accounting principles is a strong asset.
• Fluency in English; ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle accounting including A/R, A/P, payroll entries.
• Develop and document the foundational Financial Hub Playbook.
• Coordinate the annual budget and develop rolling forecasts.
• Assist with financial integration of all acquired entities.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Financial integration

Budgeting

CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent

Technology proficiency

Education

Professional Accounting Designation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

XERO

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

ConfidentialCanada RemoteFrom $70,000 a year - Full-time, Casual. The client is a new start-up with a bold vision: combining smart M&A strategies with cutting-edge AI solutions. They are building their first core team — a small group of intrapreneurs who want ownership and the chance to shape systems from the ground up. The mission is ambitious: to scale across North American SMBs through strategic acquisitions in insurance & healthcare. They are committed to creating thoughtful automations that reduce noise so that people can focus on what matters most: customer wins. The role is an Accounting Manager who will become the foundational finance lead in this growing start-up, establishing robust, scalable accounting processes and shaping how the company manages financials through acquisitions and rapid growth.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle accounting, including A/R, A/P, payroll entries, and monthly close for PEQ and related entities.
• Develop and document the foundational "Financial Hub Playbook" for pre & post-acquisition integration, focusing on data extraction, quality assurance, and initial dashboard setups.
• Establish SOPs, train and manage, and oversee external team of 2-3 accounting contractors/bookkeepers, ensuring timely and accurate day-to-day transaction processing and GL maintenance.
• Budgeting & Strategy: Coordinate the annual budget and develop rolling forecasts that anticipate integration risks.
• Post-Acquisition Integration: Assist with financial integration of all acquired entities, including merging accounting systems, standardizing financial reporting policies, and aligning cost structures.
• Other Duties: Act as a Financial Thought-Partner with the executive team to provide financial perspective and insight to guide strategic decisions; create and maintain documentation such as SOPs and How Tos.

What you offer

• Professional Accounting Designation is a must (CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent in the U.S. or Canada).
• Progressive Experience: 5 years in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years of hands-on, full cycle accounting.
• Cost Accounting: Experience with non-traditional Cost Accounting principles is a strong asset.
• Technology Proficiency: Knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, XERO); accounting add-ons (LiveFlow, etc.); ERP systems a plus (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct); other corporate software (Microsoft Office, Excel/Google Sheets, Slack, Notion, Linear).
• Language: Fluency in English; multidisciplinary teams across North America.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Fits start-up environment with resilience and adaptability.
• Industry Expertise: Direct financial or accounting experience in Insurance or Healthcare is a strong plus.

What we offer

• Base Salary + Performance Bonus Structure
• 4 weeks PTO
• Home Office Stipend
• Wellness, Performance Coaching & Education Allowance
• Locality: Remote first company + co-work space allowance

Application details

Location: Canada (remote).