Senior Accountant

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer in Nanaimo is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Finance team. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of accounting experience, with a strong leadership background. This role focuses on financial reporting, team support, and operational efficiency. Benefits include profit sharing and comprehensive health care. The company is known for its commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Profit sharing + RRSP match

Extended health, dental, and vision care

Employee assistance and mental wellness support

Hands-on training and career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the finance team promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Assist the Controller with critical financial planning and execution.
• Participate in full-cycle accounting and month-end processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation (an asset)

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Welcome to VMAC!

We are a dynamic and diverse but unified group of people who challenge the status quo to deliver innovative mobile compressed air products and technology. Together, we do incredible work and we’re looking for talented, industrious people to join our team!

About VMAC

VMAC is a pioneer in compressed air technology, crafting cutting-edge mobile air compressors and multi-power systems within our state-of-the-art 44,000-square-foot facility. With a global presence through a network of over 300 partners, VMAC has consistently achieved recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Great Place To Work Certified™ organization.

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a professional with strong leadership skills, full-cycle accounting expertise, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, team leadership, and operational support, contributing to both day-to-day execution and support strategic decision-making.

As Our Senior Accountant You Will

• Lead and mentor the finance team promoting our culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Assist the Controller with critical financial planning and execution of projects.
• Participate in and complete full-cycle accounting and month-end processes, including accruals, reconciliations, tax compliance, audit preparation, and consolidated financial reporting packages.
• Manage the period-end close process to ensure accurate and timely reporting, including variance analysis and budgeting support.
• Actively contribute to financial reporting and support operations and initiatives as assigned.
• Oversee the general ledger, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support daily manufacturing operations as they relate to financials: product costings, inventory, scrap, variances, and commission reconciliation and reporting.
• Look for opportunities to streamline processes and optimize day-to-day tasks for efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead the audit process.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to ensure financial alignment with business goals.
• Identify and implement improvements to internal controls and financial systems.

Key characteristics that help you be successful in this role include

• Proactive leadership.
• Detail-oriented and a strategic thinker.
• Collaborative communicator.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Accountable and takes ownership over self and team.
• Adaptable and takes initiative.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA designation an asset).
• Minimum 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Why VMAC?

At VMAC, we don’t just design and manufacture mobile air compressors and multiple-power systems – we help keep industries running. With a global network of 300+ partners, VMAC is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Great Place to Work Certified™ organization.

Innovation Drives Us

• Since 1986, VMAC has continued to grow - designing and manufacturing products with extraordinary build quality and reliability.

Learn, Grow, Lead. We know careers aren’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why we provide:

• Hands-on training and career development
• Tuition and certification support
• Cross-department opportunities

Cutting-Edge Facility

• Our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facility reflects VMAC’s commitment to quality and sustainability.
• LEAN manufacturing principles mean you’ll work smarter, not harder, using advanced automation and technology.

Benefits & Rewards That Go Further

• Profit sharing + RRSP match
• Extended health, dental, and vision care
• Employee assistance, sick time & mental wellness support

Industry

• Machinery Manufacturing

Employment Type

• Full-time