manager, accounting

University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations of the Bookstore. Responsibilities include managing accounting functions, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a solid accounting background.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years recent related experience in a computerized accounting environment.
• Retail accounting experience and familiarity with retail inventory control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations of the University of Manitoba Bookstore.
• Manage accounting functions, inventory control, and departmental budgets.
• Supervise a team of full-time employees and part-time staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Analysis

Education

University degree

Professional accounting designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Title posted on indeed.com - Accounting Manager

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Employer details University of Manitoba

Job details

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery, and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff, and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning, and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and worldwide research, UM's impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities, and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee all financial operations of the University of Manitoba Bookstore. This role involves managing accounting functions, inventory control, accounts payable/receivable, cash handling, and departmental budgets. It also provides accounting support to other areas within Ancillary Services, including assisting with audits, regulatory compliance, process mapping, internal controls, and other duties as assigned.

The Accounting Manager reconciles accounts, prepares statements of operations, develops sales analysis reports, inventory reports, and offers recommendations to the Bookstore Director regarding margins, inventory levels, pricing, and turnover based on these analyses. Additionally, the role is responsible for developing and implementing accounting procedures and controls for both existing and newly adopted systems within the Bookstore.

This position also supervises a team of full-time employees and indirectly oversees a large group of part-time staff during peak periods. Responsibilities include hiring, training, disciplining, motivating, and managing staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid accounting background, and experience with inventory and financial systems in a retail environment.

Qualifications and experience:

• University degree and completion of a recognized professional accounting designation.
• Minimum of five years recent related experience in a computerized accounting environment.
• Retail accounting experience and familiarity with retail inventory control systems, point of sale cash registers, and credit/debit card payment systems.
• Experience in process mapping and system implementation.
• Experience in budgeting and preparing financial statements.
• Supervisory experience in a management capacity.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of accounting principles and retail inventory accounting methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, and Windows.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to analyze data, resolve errors, manage workloads, and adapt to changing environments.

Additional details:

• Location: Winnipeg, MB
• Workplace: On-site
• Salary: $64,265.09 to $89,971.13 per year
• Terms: Permanent, full-time
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

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