Accounting Manager - Michels Canada

Job summary

The Accounting Manager oversees daily accounting operations, including financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end/year-end close processes. This role also provides leadership to the accounting team while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Job details

Accounting Manager Full-time Permanent Nisku, AB Work with people who treat you like friends. Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in. Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others. About us Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor specializing in energy, infrastructure, and construction. Headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, we also operate offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies. The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned, global construction organization with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany, headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA. Description The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department and ensuring the accurate preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial information across multiple entities. This role provides leadership to the accounting team while driving continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting. The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support organizational objectives Responsibilities: Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions. Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team by providing direction, performance feedback, training, and support. Collaborate with leadership teams to support Finance department objectives and organizational goals. Oversee the general ledger and review entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. Manage the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including consolidations, reconciliations, analysis, and financial reporting. Identify, research, and resolve complex accounting issues while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Lead financial systems enhancements and process improvement initiatives in collaboration with business stakeholders and technology teams. Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures. Support special projects, business initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization. Oversee accounting activities related to international entities and intercompany transactions where applicable. Partner with operational and departmental leaders to provide financial insights and support business decision-making. Coordinate annual external audits and support regulatory compliance requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA designation is an asset. Previous leadership or management experience. Experience in the construction industry is preferred. Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls. Experience working with financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools. Experience leading financial systems implementations or process improvement initiatives. Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and reporting requirements. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Benefits We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/. It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: careers@michelscanada.com. No recruitment agencies, please! **Please be aware! ** It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips: Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process. All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com or @michels.us. Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team. We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms. We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to hrcompliance@michelscanada.com. Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply. #Canada AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability https://www.michels.us/website-user-privacy-policy/

What you’ll do

The Accounting Manager oversees daily accounting operations, including financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end/year-end close processes. This role also provides leadership to the accounting team while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience. Strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and proficiency in financial systems are required, with a CPA designation considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Collaborative environment

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Leadership
• General ledger
• Internal controls
• Financial analysis
• Process improvement
• ERP platforms
• Month-end close
• Year-end close
• Consolidations
• Reconciliations
• Regulatory compliance
• Microsoft Excel
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Research
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Annual Reports
• Construction
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Investments
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Employment Contracts
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Financial Systems
• Financial Statements
• General Ledger
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Safety Culture
• Technical Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Collaboration
• Reporting Tools
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Energy
• Accounting Manager
• Accountants
• Financial Managers

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