This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounting Manager, Controllership based in Canada.
This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting within a complex retail environment.
You will lead accounting operations tied to vendor funding programs, including promotions, purchase discounts, and inventory-related adjustments.
The position is central to maintaining compliance with US GAAP and internal enterprise policies, with a strong focus on controllership excellence.
You will manage both monthly close activities and balance sheet integrity while driving continuous improvements in processes and controls.
The role also involves leading a team of accounting professionals, fostering development, accountability, and high performance.
Working in a remote-first structure, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across local and international stakeholders.
You will also contribute to strategic initiatives, special projects, and financial process enhancements that support business growth and efficiency.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the accounting and reporting activities related to vendor funding programs, ensuring accuracy across promotions, discounts, and inventory-related financial adjustments while maintaining US GAAP compliance.
- Oversee month-end close processes, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and preparation of financial reporting deliverables.
- Ensure robust financial controls by designing, implementing, and maintaining SOX and non-SOX processes aligned with internal policies and audit requirements.
- Manage team performance and resources, supporting deadlines while building a high-performing controllership function through coaching, development, and performance management.
- Partner with cross-functional and international stakeholders to provide accounting guidance on business initiatives and evolving operational needs.
- Support financial reporting requirements, ad-hoc analysis, and technical accounting research to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Lead and contribute to strategic and operational projects aimed at improving financial processes, systems, and controls.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within mid-to-large organizations, including strong exposure to complex financial environments.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams and developing talent.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge of US GAAP.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience handling large and complex datasets.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
- Experience with ERP systems, BI tools, and advanced MS Office applications.
- Retail or vendor funding experience is considered an asset.
Benefits:
- Remote-first working model with flexibility and occasional collaboration at the Vancouver head office.
- Competitive annual salary range of $115,000 – $130,000 CAD, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus (12%–24%).
- Employee discounts on a wide range of technology and consumer products.
- Flexible health benefits and wellness programs designed to support overall wellbeing.
- Learning and development opportunities to build transferable skills and advance your career.
- Inclusive, collaborative work culture focused on growth, innovation, and belonging.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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