Accounting Supervisor - 1-Year Maternity Leave

Burwood Distillery; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burwood Distillery is seeking a dedicated finance professional for a 1-year maternity leave contract in Calgary. You will manage payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash flow, and month-end close, while upholding internal controls and accurate financial reporting.

You will lead collaboration with the CFO and COO and other teams, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and support regulatory accounting under AGLC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive accounting and finance related experience.
• Excellent knowledge of transactional accounting and effective internal controls.
• Restaurant/distillery accounting experience would be an asset, particularly experience with AGLC reporting and compliance.
• Experience with Xero, Square, PUSH would be an asset.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members to promote positive outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment; and
• Proven track record of good performance and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Oversee the end-to-end processing of corporate payroll, ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and benefits deductions, and maintain compliance with employment standards and tax regulations (e.g., CRA rules, T4 preparation, and source deductions).
• Team Management: Supervise and support the Bookkeeper as needed to ensure professional growth and operational accuracy.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash flow management, and the daily general ledger.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders, particularly the Sales and Operations groups;
• Internal Controls: Participate in the review, revision, development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls and ensure processes are followed and identify and address potential issues.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and coordinate monthly internal financial statements and annual financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports).
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate the annual budget process, track labor cost variances, and develop financial projections.
• Other Duties: Carry out other duties, as required, at the direction of the CFO and COO.

Skills

Payroll administration

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Tools

Xero

Square

PUSH

Job description

Burwood Distillery is seeking a dedicated finance professional for a 1-year maternity leave contract in Calgary. You will manage payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash flow, and month-end close, while upholding internal controls and accurate financial reporting.

You will lead collaboration with the CFO and COO and other teams, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and support regulatory accounting under AGLC guidelines.