Accounting Manager
<p><strong>Ready to take ownership and make your mark?</strong></p><p> Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing company in Downtown Vancouver that’s looking for an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to help elevate its finance function. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build scalable systems and processes, enhance internal controls, and bring structure to a growing operation—all while ensuring day-to-day accounting runs smoothly. You’ll lead the month-end close and play a key role in shaping how the company approaches financial reporting as it continues to expand. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a growing business and wants to influence how things are done.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Prepare monthly management reports for operational and executive leadership</li><li>Participate in budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Controller</li><li>Perform ad hoc financial and variance analysis</li><li>Build and implement accounting policies and standards to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements</li><li>Design and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, managing documentation and addressing auditor requests</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and maintaining a high-performance team</li><li>Support Finance Department initiatives—such as software and systems implementation, and other departmental or firm-wide improvements—through research, planning, and execution</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>As the ideal candidate, you’re likely a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> with a strong foundation in public practice and at least 12 months of industry experience, now ready to step into a leadership role.</p><p>Functionally, you bring:</p><ul><li>An accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)</li><li>Previous experience in a private equity–backed or fast-growing environment (strongly preferred)</li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail</li><li>A self-motivated, proactive mindset—you anticipate what’s next and adapt as needed</li><li>An appreciation for balance: you see this role as the best of both worlds—an established, cash-positive business looking for a leader with an innovative, start-up mentality</li></ul><p>This position is integral to the company’s success and calls for someone with exceptional technical skills, strategic vision, and the ability to lead effectively.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What’s in It for You:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits plan</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Meaningful opportunities for growth—both within this business and across the broader private equity–owned group of companies</li></ul><p>If this sounds like the role for you, <strong>apply today!</strong> Please reference job number <strong>05060-0013273824</strong> in all correspondence.</p>
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- Vancouver, BC
- onsite
- Permanent
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90000.00 - 115000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Ready to take ownership and make your mark?</strong></p><p> Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing company in Downtown Vancouver that’s looking for an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to help elevate its finance function. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build scalable systems and processes, enhance internal controls, and bring structure to a growing operation—all while ensuring day-to-day accounting runs smoothly. You’ll lead the month-end close and play a key role in shaping how the company approaches financial reporting as it continues to expand. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a growing business and wants to influence how things are done.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Prepare monthly management reports for operational and executive leadership</li><li>Participate in budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Controller</li><li>Perform ad hoc financial and variance analysis</li><li>Build and implement accounting policies and standards to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements</li><li>Design and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, managing documentation and addressing auditor requests</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and maintaining a high-performance team</li><li>Support Finance Department initiatives—such as software and systems implementation, and other departmental or firm-wide improvements—through research, planning, and execution</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-10-17T21:23:45Z