We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Burnaby, British Columbia. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting operations, lead a dynamic team, and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial infrastructure for a growing SaaS company. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to build a world-class accounting function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and supervise the general ledger operations, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closings for both parent and international subsidiaries.<br>• Lead and mentor a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and opportunities for skill development and growth.<br>• Conduct detailed reviews of financial operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.<br>• Oversee the preparation and submission of global indirect tax filings, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.<br>• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors during annual consolidated audits and statutory audits for international subsidiaries.<br>• Research and resolve complex technical accounting issues, documenting policies and ensuring adherence to standards.<br>• Develop and implement comprehensive standard operating procedures to maintain high-quality accounting records and minimize risks.<br>• Perform in-depth analysis of financial results, preparing variance reports and analytics to support business decision-making.<br>• Drive efficiency and automation within the accounting function by managing the implementation of new software and systems.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address finance, accounting, and tax-related matters effectively.
<p>The economy of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley thrives on mid-sized businesses integral to the North American supply chain and the distribution of goods. These businesses provide a foundation on which the rest of our economy moves. Robert Half is working with one of these organizations to help in identifying a new Vice President of Finance. You have likely never heard of this organization, but it’s products can be found in infrastructure construction, new home construction, major renovations across Canada and the United States.</p><p>As the size and complexity of the company’s operations have increased, so have the demands on its finance function. As a result of these increased demands the business needs to enhance the leadership of its finance team by adding a Vice President, Finance base out of the Fraser Valley office, who will report to the General Manager of the business and upline to the Private Equity ownership. As this role is new, it is expected the existing team will remain in place and the new VP Finance will have the opportunity to bring leadership, sound fiscal management, and fresh ideas to the organization and the finance function. Additionally, the VP Finance will:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee and manage a domestic team of accounting staff</li><li>Oversee the accounting/finance aspects of the manufacturing operations</li><li>Encompass all aspects of accounting: providing oversight of all financial reporting, oversight of annual audits for all companies and subsidiaries, selecting and reviewing accounting policy and procedures, building the accounting frameworks and tax management for continued growth through the US</li><li>Build an financial planning and analysis framework to provide strategic thought to business planning and decision-making</li><li>Oversee the management and development of IT systems and resources</li></ul>
<p>Our client is a rapidly expanding Cleantech startup focused on driving substantial revenue growth over the next five years. We are seeking an Accounting Manager will lead a variety of aspects of our accounting function for our US and Canadian operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Duties:</p><ul><li>Operating as a player-coach, leading specific areas of the accounting team and delegating related tasks</li><li>Maintain financial transaction records on a timely and accurate basis.</li><li>Maintain a chart of accounts to reflect bookkeeping policies and procedures and the company’s reporting needs.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, and associated backup and sub-ledgers.</li><li>Utilize NetSuite and other accounting software to manage and automate financial tasks when relevant.</li><li>Integrate other systems to create an efficient and scalable accounting and financial environment.</li><li>Create budgets, financial forecasts, and quarterly reports.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and summarize data for tax forms according to local and federal mandates.</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a leader in the real estate and finance industry, is looking for a skilled and business-savvy Business Analyst for a 6-month contract. This hybrid role, based in Vancouver, requires a professional with a strong background in finance or real estate projects. The ideal candidate will focus on business processes, system implementation, and compliance while working closely with teams in North America and APAC. Flexibility with working hours will be necessary to accommodate different time zones.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements, specifically for financial systems and commission-based platforms.</li><li>Analyze, document, and communicate business processes related to tracking deals, invoicing, compliance, and commission calculations.</li><li>Work with COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) applications to ensure proper utilization and optimization of the platform that tracks property/client information and commissions.</li><li>Ensure SOC compliance and assist in preparing compliance reports for shareholders.</li><li>Participate in data migration and system configuration processes, focusing on finance and real estate platforms.</li><li>Partner with teams in Sydney, requiring flexibility with working hours to accommodate different time zones.</li><li>Provide input on improvements and help maintain system performance for revenue tracking, invoicing, and compliance.</li><li>Support testing and system validation processes for new features and changes to the platform.</li></ul><p><br></p>
