<p>We are looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to join a local SAAS Company in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This position will lead the full accounting cycle and month-end close across mutiple entities, ensuring accurate and complete financial records through Trial Balance while supporting treasury, tax, and intercompany activities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a hands-on and detail-oriented approach, and the leadership ability to mentor staff, partner cross-functionally, and maintain high standards in a multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Own and oversee the full accounting cycle for five legal entities, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and completely through to Trial Balance.</li><li>Lead the month-end close process, including review and approval of journal entries, account coding, accruals, prepaids, and completion of the month-end close checklist.</li><li>Prepare, review, and analyze Trial Balances, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues to ensure accurate, complete, and audit-ready financial records.</li><li>Support treasury activities by partnering with the Treasury Manager on cash monitoring, funding requirements, and accurate cash reporting and forecasting.</li><li>Review tax filings and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting team, working closely with the Tax Manager to ensure records support tax compliance requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with the Controller on intercompany accounting, reconciliations, eliminations, and transaction accuracy across multiple entities.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop two direct-report accountants while contributing as a hands-on leader in a highly operational environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager | Downtown Vancouver | Hybrid</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, an established organization within the marine industry, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their team in downtown Vancouver. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day operational accounting with financial oversight, reporting, and process management.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to senior leadership, the Accounting Manager will oversee the full-cycle accounting function, provide guidance and direction to junior accounting team members, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities. This individual will play an integral role in managing the organization's financial operations, including treasury, cash flow, payroll, budgeting, and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the full-cycle accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions.</li><li>Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior accounting staff responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable.</li><li>Manage multi-entity financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.</li><li>Oversee payroll processing, government remittances, and related compliance requirements.</li><li>Manage treasury functions, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital requirements.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of year-end audit schedules, tax working papers, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support annual reporting and compliance requirements.</li><li>Assist with the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and ongoing variance analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and overall financial reporting efficiency.</li><li>Provide financial insights and reporting to support management's decision-making.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Position Overview</span></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant - AR Billing & Reconciliations for a 3-month contract opportunity based in Burnaby. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will be responsible for managing customer billing activities, maintaining accounts receivable records, performing account reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and experience working with high-volume transactions and complex reconciliations.</span></p><h2><br></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Responsibilities</span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Review billing data to ensure completeness and compliance with customer agreements.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perform detailed accounts receivable reconciliations and investigate variances.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies by collaborating with internal departments and external customers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monitor outstanding balances and support collections efforts where required.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintain accurate AR records and ensure proper documentation of adjustments and credits.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Process account adjustments, write-offs, credit memos, and invoice corrections.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist with month-end close activities, including AR reporting and account reconciliations.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for management review.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Identify opportunities to improve billing and reconciliation processes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support ad hoc accounting projects and financial analysis as required.</span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Qualifications</span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on accounts receivable, billing, and reconciliations.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience working with ERP or accounting systems.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Excellent organizational and time management skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong written and verbal communication skills.</span></li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is hiring a Sr Accountant for a long-term contract role based in Langley, BC. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the primary work location at home and occasional on-site collaboration. The Sr Accountant will play a key role in managing financial reporting and consolidation for a multi-entity organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform account reconciliations and prepare financial reports for multiple entities.</li><li>Manage manual consolidation processes for a mid-sized organization with several subsidiaries.</li><li>Oversee the month-end closing cycle, coordinating with entity controllers to ensure timely submissions and proactive communication of delays.</li><li>Review subsidiary financial packages, including tax accruals, profit and loss statements, work-in-progress schedules, and trial balances.</li><li>Reconcile prior and current period data to capture late postings following submission.</li><li>Prepare monthly group reporting packages by consolidating trial balances in Excel using the standard corporate template.</li><li>Develop income statements, balance sheets with variance analysis, and cash flow statements based on financial movements and key metrics.</li><li>Create monthly sales, KPI revenue, and departmental reports, and design new reports as needed, including consolidated revenue analyses.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on multi-entity environments.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and account reconciliation across Canadian and US entities.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel for data consolidation and reporting.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Sage 300 and QuickBooks</li><li>Ability to prepare and present financial information clearly to various stakeholders.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple reporting deadlines.</li><li>Capacity to develop and enhance financial reports, including variance and trend analyses.</li><li>Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams.</li></ul>