Manager, Finance & Administration

Bc-Building-Science-Ltd.-1; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bc-Building-Science-Ltd.-1 in Vancouver, BC is hiring a Manager, Finance & Administration to lead day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and team leadership. This full-time in-office role reports to the VP, Finance & Corporate Services and guides month-end, year-end, and coordinating audits.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, CPA preferred, strong closing skills, and expertise with Power Query and Power Automate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a mid-sized company or accounting firm.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Strong month-end and year-end closing, financial statement prep, GL and reconciliations.
• Audit working papers experience and interaction with external auditors.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience with project-based accounting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close including journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis.
• Oversee general ledger, A/P, A/R, banking, expenses, and reconciliations.
• Oversee project-based accounting, including cost tracking and billing.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors for year-end processes.
• Assist with payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Mentor Accounting Assistant and support accounting team growth.
• Maintain and improve accounting controls and reporting processes.
• Oversee accounting for related Canadian and U.S. entities.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Leadership

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

Power Query

VBA/macros

Power Automate

Office Scripts

Microsoft 365

Job description

We Are Hiring! Manager, Finance & Administration

Location: Vancouver, BC

Reports to: VP, Finance & Corporate Services

Salary: $95,000-$115,000 annually

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager, Finance & Administration, to lead the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions of our organization. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Vancouver, BC, reporting to the VP, Finance & Corporate Services.

This is a hands-on management role combining technical accounting with team leadership. You will oversee month-end and year-end processes, prepare financial statements and management reporting, coordinate with external auditors and advisors, strengthen financial processes and controls, and mentor our Accounting Assistant.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Assistant Manager or Manager-level experience within an accounting firm or mid-sized organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, variance analysis, and other financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, expense reporting, and reconciliations.
• Oversee project-based accounting, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, work-in-progress, and billing.
• Prepare year-end working papers and coordinate directly with external auditors, accountants, and tax advisors.
• Assist with payroll and benefit administration.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounting Assistant, reviewing their work and supporting continued growth in their accounting responsibilities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
• Maintain and improve accounting procedures, reporting processes, and internal financial controls.
• Oversee accounting and financial administration for related Canadian and U.S. entities, including financial reporting, reconciliations, tax and regulatory support, insurance, and coordination with external advisors.
• Partner with the VP, Finance & Corporate Services on financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with Assistant Manager or Manager-level experience in an accounting firm or mid-sized company.
• CPA designation, or progress toward a CPA designation, is preferred.
• Strong experience with month-end and year-end closing, financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 integration and demonstrated reporting automation experience; working with Power Query, VBA/macros development, power automate and office scripts are strong assets.
• Experience preparing audit working papers and working directly with external auditors.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing junior accounting staff.
• Experience with project-based accounting is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, approachable leadership style with a willingness to remain hands-on.

What Success Looks Like

You will be a trusted financial partner to the VP, Finance & Corporate Services and a strong mentor to junior accounting staff. You will ensure financial reporting is accurate and timely, accounting processes and controls are effective, audit requirements are well organized, and the finance team continues to develop and improve.