Sr. Business Unit Accountant

The Boyd Group Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Boyd Group Inc. is seeking an Senior Business Unit Accounting Analyst in Winnipeg, MB to provide technical guidance and workflow support to BU Accounting staff.

You will review reconciliations, perform variance analysis on gross margin and operating expenses, and drive process improvements in close and reporting processes. Ideal candidates will have a business degree (accounting/finance), 4+ years in accounting, familiarity with Workday or cloud ERP, and pursuing CPA designation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards (inventory, cost of sales, revenue recognition).
• Experience with financial variance analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin, OPEX).
• Ability to guide and oversee complex account reconciliations and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Business Unit accountants to ensure timely financial outputs and month-end close support.
• Review monthly account reconciliations and high-risk reconciliations for internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce redundancies and improve efficiency.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses for revenue, gross margin, and Opex and explain drivers to other finance teams.
• Monitor and ensure effectiveness of business process controls within BU Accounting.
• Assist Manager with onboarding and training of staff.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting/Finance)

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Winnipeg, Manitoba We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description:

Job Summary The Senior Business Unit Accounting Analyst provides technical guidance and workflow support to the Business Unit Accounting staff in collaboration with the Manager, Business Unit Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and month-end close processes. This role is responsible for reviewing account reconciliations, performing variance analysis on gross margin, and operational expenses, and fostering proactive collaboration with other accounting and finance departments to report accurate financial results. Furthermore, the position drives operational excellence by identifying process redundancies, implementing new workflows, and monitoring business process controls to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager, Business Unit Accounting in providing guidance and mentorship to the Business Unit accountants to ensure accurate and timely financial outputs, including supporting the month-end close process, assisting with deliverables, and identifying high-priority issues.
• Review of monthly account reconciliations, ensuring compliance and performing high-risk account reconciliations to support internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives by identifying redundancies, implementing new workflows, and supporting continuous efficiency projects.
• Prepare monthly revenue, gross margin, and operational expenses variance analysis, including investigating and explaining variance drivers to other finance and accounting departments.
• Support the oversight and monitoring of business process controls within the business unit accounting group to ensure controls are operating effectively.
• Assist the Manager, Business Unit Accounting with onboarding and training.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required for the Job

An undergraduate degree in Business (preferably Accounting or Finance) is preferred. 4+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a strong understanding of inventory, operational expenses and revenue. Workday or cloud-based ERP experience is preferred. Working towards a CPA designation or other certifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards under IFRS (e.g., inventory, cost of sales, revenue recognition) and proven ability to oversee, troubleshoot, and guide team members through complex account reconciliations. Experience in financial variance analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin, and OPEX), management of month-end accruals, and ensuring effective internal business process controls. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects with a forward-looking, proactive mindset to identify process impacts, implement improvements, and reduce redundancies. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams, including FP&A, to convey financial information clearly.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

CPA designation

Other Requirements

Travel, physical requirements, etc. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Prolonged use of computers. Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

AI Disclosure Statement:

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details:

$70,000 - $90,000 / Year Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience. Supplemental Pay: This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives At The Boyd Group, we put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.