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>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, an innovative and fast-growing technology company located in Downtown Vancouver, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Payroll to lead and elevate its payroll function across a multi-entity organization with employees in Canada and the United States. This is a full-time, in-office role suited for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and enjoys building scalable, efficient payroll operations that support a people-first culture.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will provide both strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of payroll operations, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and help ensure payroll processes keep pace with a rapidly evolving organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the payroll function for US and Canadian hourly and salaried employees.</p><p>• Manage, mentor, and coach payroll team members, supporting career development and performance management.</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and enhance payroll policies, procedures, and timekeeping processes.</p><p>• Oversee ongoing payroll operations and system optimization in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.</p><p>• Review and approve payroll reports, analyses, contribution files (e.g., retirement plans), and benefit invoices prior to submission and reconciliation.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and state payroll tax, reporting, and remittance requirements.</p><p>• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll, compensation, and benefits, and communicate implications to stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data and employee information.</p><p>• Act as the payroll subject matter expert, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll processes and controls.</p><p>• Prepare and review preliminary payroll reports and comparative analyses.</p><p>• Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.</p><p>• Lead and support payroll-related audits.</p>
