Manager, Financial Accounting

Bison Transport Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc is seeking a Manager, Financial Accounting to lead the financial accounting function for Canada and the USA. You will oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, and support audits with strong internal controls.

CPA designation and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of a team, are required. You will partner with Finance and operations to improve processes and deliver reliable

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and active.
• 5+ years of progressive financial accounting experience.
• Experience leading or supervising an accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting audits and external reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Manage preparation and review of financial statements, working papers, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review financial results and variance analysis; communicate findings to Finance leadership.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment; identify risks, recommend improvements, and ensure policies are current.
• Ensure timely completion of subsidiary year-end audit working papers and notes.
• Provide leadership and direction to the financial accounting team, including coaching, performance management, and recruitment as required.
• Coordinate the team’s work to support Planning & Analysis, Corporate Reporting, and other Finance stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance, operational leaders, and other departments to resolve accounting matters and provide clear financial information.
• Drive continuous improvement through process standardization, automation, documentation, and effective use of financial systems.
• Lead or contribute to finance initiatives, system implementations, and other special projects.
• Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Communication

Time management

Audit support

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)

ERP systems

Job description

The Manager, Financial Accounting leads the financial accounting function and is accountable for the timely, accurate, and complete preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for the consolidated operations of Bison Canada and Bison USA. The role oversees the close process, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, journal entries, working papers, management reporting, and audit support while maintaining effective internal controls and compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies. The Manager provides leadership, coaching, and direction to the accounting team and partners with Finance and operational leaders to improve processes, resolve issues, and deliver reliable financial information for decision‑making.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring established timelines, accounting standards, and internal requirements are met.
• Manage the preparation and review of financial statements, working papers, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review financial results and variance analysis, investigate significant or unusual items, and communicate findings and recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment; identify risks, recommend improvements, and ensure accounting policies and procedures are current and consistently applied.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of subsidiary year-end audit working papers, supporting schedules, and financial statement note support.
• Provide leadership and direction to the financial accounting team, including goal setting, workload planning, coaching, development, performance management, and recruitment as required.
• Coordinate the team’s work to support Planning & Analysis, Corporate Reporting, and other Finance stakeholder.
• Partner with Finance, operational leaders, and other departments to resolve accounting matters and provide clear, reliable financial information.
• Drive continuous improvement through process standardization, automation, documentation, and effective use of financial systems.
• Lead or contribute to finance initiatives, system implementations, and other special projects.
• Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Five or more years of progressive financial accounting experience, including experience leading or supervising an accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, the general ledger, account reconciliations, internal controls, and Canadian accounting standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close processes and supporting external audits.
• Proven people leadership skills, including coaching, developing talent, managing performance, and setting clear priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to varied audiences.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong competency with financial reporting and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), financial system implementations, process automation, or the transportation industry is considered an asset.

The job is classified under NOC Code: 10010

Why Bison

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison

• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.