Finance Accounting Manager

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in the oil & gas industry seeks a Finance and Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations in Leduc, Canada. The role requires expertise in financial reporting, budget management, and strategic analysis, along with strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will enhance operational efficiency, manage performance, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Attractive salary package and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth, await the right candidate.

Benefits

25% bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K - company match

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting within the manufacturing industry.
• 5+ years in a managerial role with a strong emphasis on leadership.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and ERP reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of month-end close and results reporting process.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts, providing strategic oversight.
• Ensure statutory compliance and filings for the Canadian entity.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Strategic Analysis

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Education

4-year college degree in accounting and finance

CPA, CMA, or CFA qualification

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Epicor

Job description

A global manufacturing leader within the oil & gas industry is seeking a Finance and Accounting Manager to oversee its financial operations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in finance, demonstrating expertise in financial reporting, budget management, and strategic analysis. Working closely with the business and corporate teams, the new leader will enhance operational efficiency by optimizing financial processes, enhancing strategic decision-making, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across financial operations.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $120,000-$135,000 + 25% bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K - company match

Location: Leduc, Canada

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full spectrum of the month close and the results reporting process (P&L, BS, cashflows, KPI reporting).
• Prepare annual budgets, business plans, monthly rolling P&L forecasts, and cash forecasts by leading the cross-functional discussions. Provide strategic oversight to difference between actual and budget/forecast figures.
• Responsible for the preparation of annual/ bi-annual financial statements to meet the requirements of the statutory audits and tax audits.
• Attend and lead the financial part of the monthly business review meetings.
• Regularly review the revenue, product mix, order intake and order book with the Sales and operational teams and provide insights to the management team.
• Optimize the working capital requirements by constantly monitoring the inventory levels, aged receivables, and supplier payments.
• Responsible for the credit assessment and evaluation at the time of onboarding of a new customer as well as any modifications or additions to the existing customer’s terms.
• Handle accounts receivables collection management, cash management and other treasury operations, as applicable. Closely work with the business partners in ensuring timely payment to vendors.
• Review and approve the purchase orders and ensure the set delegation of authority is being implemented.
• Consistently review and improve the finance process to ensure that the internal controls are designed and operated effectively.
• Responsible for all statutory compliance and filings for the Canadian entity, including but not limited to federal and provincial tax returns (GST/HST), corporate income tax filings, property tax filings, and other government reporting requirements.
• Responsible for managing all insurance requirements for the company.
• Assess and challenge the business teams with any new capex requirements and prepare financial justification, where applicable.
• Train, develop, and manage the performance of accounting staff. Interact with internal and external professional groups, tax auditors, corporate accounting departments, subsidiary accounting departments, internal auditors, etc.

Requirements:

• 4-year college degree in accounting and finance
• CPA, CMA or CFA qualification required
• 10+ years of strong experience in Finance and Accounting within the manufacturing industry
• At least 5+ years of experience in a managerial role, strong emphasis on leadership
• Strong experience in using MS Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel advanced reporting skills
• Heavy knowledge and proficiency with a large ERP system, preferably SAP (JD Edwards or Epicor)
• Working knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• End-to-end understanding of various modules in an ERP reporting system and end-user implementation experience
• Must be comfortable in a fully onsite position

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.