Financial Account Manager

AFD Petroleum Ltd.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Alberta is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial teams, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and improve processes. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a senior accounting role and a degree in finance or accounting. This position offers competitive benefits and promotes a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Great health and insurance benefits

Discount on fuel

Career development

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of experience in a Senior Accounting role (manager or supervisor).
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, and Customer Service Representative teams.
• Assist in credit operations and manage a team.
• Prepare routine analyses and reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel

Knowledge of accounting principles

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Management and/or supervisory experience

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Founded in 1989, AFD Petroleum is a leading independent supplier of fuel, lubricants, and storage solutions across Alberta, B.C., Yukon, and Alaska. With 35 years of experience, we’re committed to delivering reliable service, innovative solutions, and lasting value, centered on our people, our customers, and our communities.

Overview

Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, and Customer Service Representative teams, ensuring that financial and business processes are aligned in contributing to the company’s overall profitability and effective cash flow management. The Accounting Manager is tasked with ensuring the relevant accounting standards are followed to facilitate accurate financial reporting processes and oversee a streamlined annual audit. The role is expected to play a key role in identifying areas for improvement and standardization of the system, adding value in the company’s ERP and accounting systems, including the current system and the development and implementation of any new systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, and Customer Service Representative teams.
• Build and maintain a positive team culture that emphasizes productivity and professional satisfaction for team members.
• Assist in credit operations, managing a team, and ensuring effective credit management to minimize financial risk and maintain cash flow.
• Balance the requirements of multiple stakeholder groups with competing priorities by leveraging varying expertise and the availability of team members.
• Effectively delegate tasks while maintaining a strong understanding of the details behind the figures.
• Process orientation to enable process and system improvements and effective review procedures of teamwork.
• Coordinate with the Director of Financial Reporting & Taxation and Operational teams to enhance, implement, and maintain accounting reports, controls, and processes.
• Liaise with customers directly and external counsel to enforce collection action on overdue account balances.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses to advise Executive Management on the financial implications of short-term and long-term plans, strategies, and identify potential opportunities and risks.
• Monitor and enforce policies and procedures established by the company.
• Identify, evaluate, and analyze existing financial and operational processes (system and people) for improvement.
• Provide training and support to team members to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their area of focus.
• Prepare routine analyses and reports to support the company’s decision-making process.
• Provide training and support to team members to ensure a comprehensive understanding of new processes and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What you need to succeed

• Approximately 3+ years of experience in a Senior Accounting role (manager or supervisor).
• Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel, and proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheet programs, and applications.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Management and/or supervisory experience.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Great health and insurance benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D.
• Discount on fuel and safety boot reimbursement program.
• Career development.
• Paid orientation & training.
• Personal / Sick Paid Days.

As part of the interview process, all candidates will undergo pre-employment requirements including a criminal record check and employment reference verification. An offer will be contingent upon successful pre-employment checks.

AFD is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At AFD, our corporate culture reflects our ongoing commitment to both our customers and our people. People are our greatest asset, and we promote a safe and friendly workplace, encouraging open communication, teamwork, and personal growth.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will communicate only with selected candidates.