Team Lead, Corporate Accounting

Bethany Care Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Care Society is looking for a Team Lead to oversee financial reporting and internal controls in Calgary. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of finance experience, including leadership in financial teams. Key tasks include preparing audit-ready financial statements and implementing financial policies. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a Canadian accounting designation. This is a full-time, permanent role located at the corporate office in Calgary, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• 3+ years of experience in a senior or leadership position.
• Experience in environments with ERP and integrated financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of audit-ready financial statements.
• Implement financial policies and procedures.
• Manage compliance with legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Canadian or international accounting designation

Tools

Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Bethany is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and persons with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well‑being of our residents and tenants.

Why Bethany?

At Bethany, our employees are the backbone that supports our model of quality care. We celebrate a workforce rich in diversity, and our employees are rewarded through meaningful work experiences. Our employees are a part of something bigger than themselves—we are a team of multidisciplinary professionals committed to “Creating Caring Communities.”

About The Role

The Team Lead reports to the Director, Financial Planning & Operations and plays a critical role in championing the brand and reputation of Corporate Accounting as collaborative, responsive and insightful. Under the incumbent’s leadership, financial reporting is accurate and timely, financial closes are efficient and continuously improving, systems and processes are optimized and cross‑trained to others.

This role is responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting and strong internal controls, while actively partnering with operations and finance colleagues to provide forward‑looking perspectives that support organizational decision‑making. The Team Lead champions a culture of continuous improvement, service orientation, and accountability, ensuring processes, systems, and outputs are aligned with the organization’s mission, operational needs, and strategic priorities.

What You Will Do

Essential duties, responsibilities, and performance measures

Lead the accurate and efficient preparation of audit‑ready monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Oversee general ledger integrity, reconciliation processes and contribute to integrated financial planning and reporting. Lead by example to strengthen Finance’s reputation as a trusted business partner and support organizational initiatives requiring financial expertise.

Financial Operations

Implement and refine financial policies, procedures, and controls to support consistency and reliability. Drive standardization and consistency across corporate accounting practices while identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline and automate. Be the Workday Functional Lead for the finance module and processes, collaborating with IT, other leads and reporting to the Steering Committee. Monitors cash flow requirements and supports liquidity planning for both operations and capital projects.

Team Leadership and Service Excellence

Lead, coach, and develop corporate accounting staff in alignment with the Team Lead, Financial Planning & Analysis. Establish and monitor performance metrics that enhance service quality, efficiency, and responsiveness. Contribute to developing and executing Finance’s transformation roadmap. Establish clear performance metrics (timeliness, quality, cycle time, service levels) and a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Compliance and Risk Management

Execute the internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR) program. Ensure compliance with legislation, agreements, and internal policies. Coordinate external audits and support audit readiness and action plans.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• A Canadian or international accounting designation is required. MBA and related finance, accounting and operations experience considered an asset.

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting functions.
• 3+ years of experience in a senior or leadership position in a finance team.
• Experience working in environments with ERP and integrated financial systems (e.g. Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle). Workday‑specific experience is an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting standards (e.g. ASPE), experience with accounting standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPO) an asset.
• Business partnership mindset to move beyond reporting to insight and influence.
• Analytical and strategic thinking to connect financial data to operational outcomes.
• Leadership and coaching to build capability and accountability.
• Communication and influence to promote financial literacy and explain financial concepts clearly to non‑financial leaders.
• Service orientation; responsive, solutions‑focused approach to stakeholders
• High ethical standards with a commitment to transparency and accountability.

Position Information

Location

Corporate Office

Site

Corporate Office

Site Address

100, 2915 26 Avenue SE, Calgary AB

Time Type

Full time

Position Type

Permanent

Shift & Hours of Work

Monday to Friday (0800‑1615)

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.

Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.