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Accounting Manager

Bird18 days ago
Remote
Remote (Canada)
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Wellness stipend and a resource for personal and professional development
Generous time off and parental leave
Health and childcare savings options

About the role

Who you are

  • University degree or College diploma in Finance or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity
  • Proven experience in consolidating financial statements, managing intercompany transactions, and implementing accounting system improvements (e.g., NetSuite)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrates excellent leadership abilities to effectively coach and develop team members to meet business objectives
  • Advanced-level skills in data manipulation, complex formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS), pivot tables, and data visualization
  • Advanced proficiency with NetSuite (or similar Tier 1 ERP system) and Planful (or similar EPM/FP&A system). Expert-level Excel skills
  • Must possess the CPA or CA (Chartered Accountant) designation
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is highly desirable

What the job involves

  • The Manager, Accounting manages and supports the monthly close process
  • This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate General Ledger entries, analyzing variances, and reconciling accounts
  • This role also manages a remote team of accountants, is responsible for documentation and filing of key accounting processes, ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and drives continuous process improvement
  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
  • This includes regular checklists and reconciling items as well as quarterly and annual deliverables
  • Oversee and execute the monthly/quarterly consolidation of North American financial results, including reconciling intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (e.g. , IFRS/GAAP)
  • Prepare comprehensive financial updates, including variance analysis and commentary, for senior management
  • This involves evaluating financial performance against budget/forecast, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
  • Identify, design, and implement continuous improvements to accounting processes, procedures, and systems (e.g. , NetSuite optimization, integration with other platforms)
  • Drive automation and efficiency gains to reduce closing cycles and enhance data accuracy
  • Develop and implement robust accounting processes and controls for new product launches, ensuring proper revenue recognition, cost accounting, and financial reporting in line with company policies and accounting standards
  • Oversee and support the accounting team, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to foster a trusting, productive, and high-performing environment
  • Hire, train and develop team members
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders, including FP&A, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Reporting, Compliance, and Tax teams, to ensure seamless information flow and alignment on financial objectives
  • Act as a key liaison during internal and external audits, providing requested documentation, explanations, and supporting analysis to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.Ensures timely completion of audits and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Contribute to the development and update of accounting policies and procedures to reflect best practices and evolving business needs
  • Participate or lead projects when required
  • Perform other duties as required

Benefits

  • Wellness stipend and a resource for personal and professional development
  • Generous time off and parental leave
  • Health and childcare savings options
  • Free Bird credits
  • Work from home opportunities + Stipend of $100/month
  • Health insurance

About Bird

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