Accounting & Tax Manager

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an experienced Accounting & Tax Manager in Edmonton for an initial 4–6 month contract, with potential extension. This hands-on role supports a diversified portfolio across industries and requires strong financial reporting, tax expertise, and collaboration with senior leadership.

Hybrid work in downtown Edmonton, 60% in office / 40% remote, and ongoing finance projects across entities.

Qualifications

• Senior accounting professional with experience in controllership or financial reporting.
• Public practice or industry background overseeing month-end/year-end processes.
• Strong knowledge of CaseWare and financial statement prep.
• Ability to interact with senior leaders and business owners.

Responsibilities

• Review month-end working papers and monthly financial statements.
• Review quarter-end files and ensure trial balances are accurate.
• Review CaseWare budget files for alignment with budgets.
• Review GST filings and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable processes and vendor transitions.
• Assist with cheque runs, payments, and EFT processing.
• Support corporate tax instalments.
• Assist with bank openings and system migrations.
• Support SharePoint migrations and consolidation projects.
• Assist with Section 85 rollovers and reorganizations.
• Collaborate with senior finance leadership across entities.

Skills

Senior accounting experience

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Independent working

Leadership with executives

Education

CPA designation

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Our client, a well-established Edmonton-based private investment company, is seeking an experienced Accounting & Tax Managerto join their finance team on an initial contract basis.

This is a hands-on senior accounting role supporting a diversified portfolio of operating businesses and investments across industries including agriculture, food processing, hospitality, real estate and oilfield services.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting, you will play a key role in overseeing month-end and quarter-end accounting, financial reporting, tax-related items and several ongoing finance projects.

The initial contract is expected to run approximately 4–6 months, with the potential for extension or permanent conversion for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing month-end working paper files and monthly financial statements
• Reviewing quarter-end files and ensuring trial balances are accurate
• Reviewing CaseWare budget files and confirming alignment with approved budgets
• Reviewing monthly GST filings and bank reconciliations
• Providing oversight and support across accounts payable processes
• Assisting with cheque runs, payment processes and vendor transitions to electronic payments
• Supporting corporate tax instalments
• Assisting with bank account openings and banking system migration initiatives
• Supporting accounting system integration related to EFT and cheque processing
• Assisting with SharePoint file migration
• Supporting corporate reorganizations, including Section 85 rollovers
• Working closely with senior finance leadership and business owners across a range of operating entities

Qualifications

We are looking for a senior accounting professional who can step into a complex environment quickly and operate comfortably at both the review and hands-on level. You will ideally bring:

• Significant progressive accounting experience, ideally within a senior accounting, controllership or financial reporting capacity
• Previous public practice experience, or strong industry experience overseeing month-end/year-end reporting, budgeting and financial processes
• Strong working knowledge of CaseWare
• Experience reviewing financial statements, working papers and reconciliations
• Experience overseeing accounts payable and broader finance processes
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Confidence working directly with business owners and senior leadership

Nice to Have

• CPA designation
• Corporate tax experience
• Experience with Section 85 rollovers
• Oil & gas production accounting experience
• Experience within a multi-entity, investment, family office or diversified operating environment

Compensation & Work Model

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work model, approximately60% in office / 40% remote
• Downtown Edmonton location
• Initial contract expected to run approximately 4–6 months
• Potential for extension or permanent conversion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.