Sr. Business Unit Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Boyd Group is seeking a Senior Business Unit Accounting Analyst to provide technical guidance and workflow support to the BU Accounting staff, working with the Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely month-end close. You will review reconciliations, perform variance analysis on gross margin, and drive improvements across processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.

This role requires 4+ years in accounting/finance, IFRS proficiency, and experience with Workday or similar

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting/Finance) preferred.
• 4+ years accounting and finance experience.
• Workday or cloud-based ERP experience preferred.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is preferred.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and complex reconciliations experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist BU Accounting Manager to guide staff and support month-end close.
• Review monthly reconciliations and high-risk accounts for internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements and new workflows.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses for revenue, gross margin and OPEX.
• Monitor business process controls within BU accounting for effectiveness.
• Assist with onboarding and training as needed.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Variance analysis

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership of projects

Strong communication

Education

Undergraduate Business degree (Accounting/Finance)

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Workday

Job description

Winnipeg, ManitobaWe 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 SummaryThe 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 operationalexpenses, 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 ResponsibilitiesAssist 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 JobAn 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 certificationsRequired Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesStrong 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 ExperienceCPA designationOther 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 / YearCompensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.Supplemental Pay:This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives