Accounting Manager, Operations

Job summary

The Accounting Manager will lead the Accounts Payable team and oversee operational accounting functions, including month-end close, accruals, and financial reporting. They are responsible for driving process improvements, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring accurate financial data across the organization.

Job details

Overview Make an Impact Where Accounting Meet Operations Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and creating efficiencies. High Tide Inc. is looking for an Accounting Manager, Operations to lead and evolve our Accounts Payable and operational accounting function across our growing organization in our Calgary corporate office. Reporting to the Controller, this is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and enjoys building stronger processes, developing teams, improving controls, and driving operational excellence. You will take ownership of day-to-day Accounts Payable while playing an important role in month-end close, accruals, forecasting, financial reporting, systems enhancement, and process automation. If you are someone who sees opportunities for improvement and knows how to turn them into scalable, efficient accounting processes, this could be an excellent next step in your career. If you are someone who naturally looks for ways to make processes better, develops strong teams, and thrives in an evolving, high-volume environment, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team. Ensure accurate and efficient coding of invoices and financial transactions. Perform invoice verification in Concur. Review and approve vendor payments prepared by Accounts Payable. Provide AP & Accrued Liability month-end forecast including weekly payments budget for Free Cash Flow (FCF) purpose. Review monthly accruals for operating expense and capital assets accruals. Identify improvement area for coding accuracy by developing clear guidelines for the AP data entry team. Weekly review of vendor-by-vendor expense analysis to identify missing accruals in advance in preparation of pre-closing. Review aging reports and ensure timely reconciliation of Accounts Payable and related control accounts. Ensure Business Day 1 completion of Accounts Payable close activities, including invoice processing, accruals, and payment postings, considering 4 days of pre-closing. Ensure Business Day 3 completion and submission of Accounts Payable reporting packages, including variance analysis and supporting schedules for Canada and foreign subsidiaries. Support the Controller with monthly close, quarterly reviews, and year-end audit requirements related to Accounts Payable and other related areas such as prepaids. Streamline and continuously improve Accounts Payable processes to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce financial reporting turnaround times. Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Accounts Payable and related operational accounting processes. Ensure adequate internal controls are maintained and operating effectively. Support compliance initiatives, including audit readiness and SOX requirements where applicable. Monitor operational performance metrics and identify process improvement opportunities. Ensure proper communication and coordination between Finance and internal business partners. Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and development support to team members, including setting goals and monitoring performance outcomes. Support special projects, system enhancements, process automation initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business. CPA designation completed or in progress is considered an asset. Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience. Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, financial controls, accrual accounting, and month-end close activities. Experience in retail, wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, or public company environments is considered an asset. Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage X3. Previous system implementation, process improvement, or automation experience is considered an asset. Self-directed, detail-oriented, and highly organized. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills preferred. Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments. Why Join High Tide?At High Tide Inc., growth creates opportunity. This role provides the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of a critical accounting function while helping shape how our processes, systems, and controls evolve as the organization grows. About Us High Tide Inc. is the leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise engineered to unleash the full value of the world’s most powerful plant and is the second-largest cannabis retailer globally by store count⁷. High Tide (HITI) is uniquely-built around the cannabis consumer, with wholly-diversified and fully-integrated operations across all components of cannabis, including: Bricks & Mortar Retail: Canna Cabana™ is the largest cannabis retail chain in Canada, with 200+ current locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and growing. In 2021, Canna Cabana became the first cannabis discount club retailer in the world. Retail Innovation: Fastendr™ is a unique and fully automated technology that employs retail kiosks to facilitate a better buying experience through browsing, ordering and pickup. Consumption Accessories: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory e-commerce platforms across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com. E-commerce Platforms: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory sites across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com. CBD: High Tide continues to cultivate the possibilities of consumer CBD through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, blessedcbd.de and blessedcbd.co.uk. Wholesale Distribution: High Tide keeps that cannabis category stocked with wholesale solutions via Valiant™. Licensing: High Tide continues to push cannabis culture forward through fresh partnerships and license agreements under the Famous Brandz™ name. High Tide consistently moves ahead of the currents, having been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for the consecutive 5 years in a row by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine, and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in both 2022 and 2024 TSX Venture 50. High Tide was also ranked number one in the retail category on the Financial Times list of Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies for 2024. To discover the full impact of High Tide, visit www.hightideinc.com. For investment performance, don’t miss the High Tide profile pages on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Manager will lead the Accounts Payable team and oversee operational accounting functions, including month-end close, accruals, and financial reporting. They are responsible for driving process improvements, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring accurate financial data across the organization.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong background in Accounts Payable and supervisory roles. A post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance is required, and a CPA designation is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Payable
• Financial Reporting
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Month-end Close
• Accruals
• Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• ERP Systems
• Sage X3
• Data Analysis
• Budgeting
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Audit Readiness
• Performance Management
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Expense Analysis
• Vendor Payments
• Financial Controls
• Operational Performance Management
• Month-End Closing
• Self-Discipline
• Variance Analysis
• Control Account Management
• Planning
• Goal Setting
• Cannabis
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Accrual Accounting
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Auditing
• Automation
• Reconciliation
• Management
• Business Process Automation
• Capital Assets
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Entry
• Finance
• Financial Statements
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Leadership
• Scalability
• Innovation
• Investment Performance
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Administrative
• Operations Accounting Manager
• Accounting Manager
• Accountants
• Financial Managers