Accounting Manager, Controllership
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounting Manager, Controllership based in Canada.
This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting within a complex retail environment.
You will lead accounting operations tied to vendor funding programs, including promotions, purchase discounts, and inventory-related adjustments.
The position is central to maintaining compliance with US GAAP and internal enterprise policies, with a strong focus on controllership excellence.
You will manage both monthly close activities and balance sheet integrity while driving continuous improvements in processes and controls.
The role also involves leading a team of accounting professionals, fostering development, accountability, and high performance.
Working in a remote-first structure, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across local and international stakeholders.
You will also contribute to strategic initiatives, special projects, and financial process enhancements that support business growth and efficiency.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the accounting and reporting activities related to vendor funding programs, ensuring accuracy across promotions, discounts, and inventory-related financial adjustments while maintaining US GAAP compliance.
- Oversee month-end close processes, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and preparation of financial reporting deliverables.
- Ensure robust financial controls by designing, implementing, and maintaining SOX and non-SOX processes aligned with internal policies and audit requirements.
- Manage team performance and resources, supporting deadlines while building a high-performing controllership function through coaching, development, and performance management.
- Partner with cross-functional and international stakeholders to provide accounting guidance on business initiatives and evolving operational needs.
- Support financial reporting requirements, ad-hoc analysis, and technical accounting research to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Lead and contribute to strategic and operational projects aimed at improving financial processes, systems, and controls.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within mid-to-large organizations, including strong exposure to complex financial environments.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams and developing talent.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge of US GAAP.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience handling large and complex datasets.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
- Experience with ERP systems, BI tools, and advanced MS Office applications.
- Retail or vendor funding experience is considered an asset.
- Remote-first working model with flexibility and occasional collaboration at the Vancouver head office.
- Competitive annual salary range of $115,000 – $130,000 CAD, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus (12%–24%).
- Employee discounts on a wide range of technology and consumer products.
- Flexible health benefits and wellness programs designed to support overall wellbeing.
- Learning and development opportunities to build transferable skills and advance your career.
- Inclusive, collaborative work culture focused on growth, innovation, and belonging.