Manager, Corporate Accounting - Edmonton Corporate Office

AutoCanada Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service

Employee and Family Assistance

Company-wide events and contests

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

AutoCanada Inc. seeks a seasoned Manager, Corporate Accounting for its Edmonton Corporate Office. The role oversees the corporate accounting function, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and leading monthly closes. You will manage intercompany activity, uphold accounting policy compliance, and support audits.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8+ years’ corporate accounting experience, CPA designation, IFRS knowledge, and proven leadership to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• CPA designation or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal controls is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for corporate entities and ensure accuracy.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations; oversee intercompany activity.
• Oversee corporate accounting systems maintenance and ERP enhancements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit engagements and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Oracle Fusion

OneStream

ERP systems

Job description

Manager, Corporate Accounting - Edmonton Corporate Office

Financial Reporting Full Time Edmonton, AB, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 18123

Position: Manager, Corporate Accounting
Location:Edmonton Corporate Office, AB
Classification: Full-Time, **Immediate Vacancy**

Position Summary

The Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accounting function for Corporate entities, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger, and leading the month-end close process. This role manages day-to-day corporate accounting activities, oversees intercompany transactions, ensures compliance with accounting policies, supports audit activities, and collaborates closely with business unit finance teams and other corporate departments.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting professional with proven corporate accounting experience, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Month-End Close

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for corporate entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.


• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and regulatory filings across multiple legal entities


• Manage accounting for key corporate areas, which may include fixed assets, share based compensation, intercompany reconciliations, and accruals.


• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions within the general ledger.

Intercompany & Systems

• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and matching across a multi-entity structure.


• Support the maintenance, optimization, and enhancement of corporate accounting systems and ERPs.


• Champion process automation initiatives, workflow efficiencies, and best practices within the corporate accounting function.


• Support the governance and integrity of general ledger data used in downstream financial reporting and analysis.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external audit engagements from a corporate accounting perspective, including the preparation of supporting schedules, working papers, and responses to auditor inquiries.


• Ensure strict compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and corporate governance requirements.


• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of standard operating procedures and corporate accounting policies.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Provide daily guidance, coaching, mentorship, and performance management to a team of two analysts


• Partner with financial reporting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and operational finance teams to resolve complex accounting matters and ensure cross-functional alignment.


• Collaborate on special projects, system implementations, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives as required.


• Drive a culture of continuous improvement to enhance accounting quality, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Designation

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting designation) is required.

Experience

• 5-8+ years of progressive corporate accounting, full-cycle accounting, or relevant financial experience.


• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and internal control frameworks.


• Experience managing full-cycle month-end close processes in a publicly traded company or large, multi-entity organization is preferred.


• Experience communicating with external auditors and preparing working papers.


• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing an accounting team is considered a strong asset.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, large datasets).


• Experience with Oracle Fusion or a similar top-tier ERP system is preferred.


• Experience with OneStream (or similar consolidation/reporting software) is considered a strong asset.


• Familiarity with complex intercompany accounting and multi-entity general ledger environments.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to investigating variances.


• Excellent attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to data accuracy.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.


• Effective project management and organizational abilities.


• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and meet tight deadlines.


• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development and continuous improvement.

The Perks.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package


• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans


• Employee and Family Assistance Programs


• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year


• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.