Manager, Corporate Accounting - Edmonton Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta at AutoCanada Inc.

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Position: Manager, Corporate Accounting
Location: Edmonton Corporate Office, AB
Classification: Full-Time, **Immediate Vacancy**

Position Summary

The Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accounting function for Corporate entities, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger, and leading the month-end close process. This role manages day-to-day corporate accounting activities, oversees intercompany transactions, ensures compliance with accounting policies, supports audit activities, and collaborates closely with business unit finance teams and other corporate departments.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting professional with proven corporate accounting experience, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Month-End Close

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for corporate entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and regulatory filings across multiple legal entities
• Manage accounting for key corporate areas, which may include fixed assets, share based compensation, intercompany reconciliations, and accruals.
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions within the general ledger.

Intercompany & Systems

• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and matching across a multi-entity structure.
• Support the maintenance, optimization, and enhancement of corporate accounting systems and ERPs.
• Champion process automation initiatives, workflow efficiencies, and best practices within the corporate accounting function.
• Support the governance and integrity of general ledger data used in downstream financial reporting and analysis.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external audit engagements from a corporate accounting perspective, including the preparation of supporting schedules, working papers, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and corporate governance requirements.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of standard operating procedures and corporate accounting policies.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Provide daily guidance, coaching, mentorship, and performance management to a team of two analysts
• Partner with financial reporting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and operational finance teams to resolve complex accounting matters and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate on special projects, system implementations, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives as required.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement to enhance accounting quality, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Designation

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting designation) is required.

Experience

• 5-8+ years of progressive corporate accounting, full-cycle accounting, or relevant financial experience.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and internal control frameworks.
• Experience managing full-cycle month-end close processes in a publicly traded company or large, multi-entity organization is preferred.
• Experience communicating with external auditors and preparing working papers.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing an accounting team is considered a strong asset.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, large datasets).
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or a similar top-tier ERP system is preferred.
• Experience with OneStream (or similar consolidation/reporting software) is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with complex intercompany accounting and multi-entity general ledger environments.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to investigating variances.
• Excellent attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Effective project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development and continuous improvement.

The Perks.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

If you think you’re a good fit to come along on our ride, apply now through our website at www.autocan.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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