Accounting Manager

Role overview

Financial reporting and manufacturing accounting

• Manage full-cycle accounting for Canadian and U.S. entities and lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and working papers; ensure compliance with ASPE and applicable U.S. accounting requirements.
• Develop financial analyses, KPIs, dashboards, and management reports; assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee product costing, bill of materials integrity, labor allocations, work-in-process valuation, and standard cost reviews.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and collaborate with Production and Operations on profitability, costing accuracy, and inventory management.

Cross-border, parts, tax, and treasury

• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations; support transfer pricing policies, documentation, and cross-jurisdiction reporting.
• Oversee accounting for parts sales, service operations, inventory, warranty programs, and labor revenue recognition.
• Coordinate corporate tax, GST/HST, payroll tax, U.S. sales tax, annual audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, working capital management, banking activity, and treasury functions.

Controls and leadership

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial governance; improve processes and systems and document standardized procedures.
• Lead and develop a small team based in Leduc, Alberta, providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.

Required qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent accounting designation.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience; experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and financial analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred experience

• Experience supporting operations in both Canada and the United States; familiarity with transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.
• Experience with VISUAL Manufacturing ERP or similar systems.
• Experience in heavy equipment, transportation, manufacturing, or industrial environments.