Senior Accounting Manager - The People Co. (Edmonton)

Our client, a manufacturing/distribution company located in the Canada is looking for a Bilingual Senior Accounting Manager (Remote) to join their team. What you will do in this role: - Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for U.S. and Canadian entities - Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statements - Manage consolidations, intercompany transactions, and multi-currency accounting activities - Analyze financial results, variances, KPIs, and overall business performance - Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting processes - Develop financial reports and dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D-365) - Prepare executive, board, and operational reporting packages and provide ad hoc financial analysis - Ensure compliance with payroll taxes, GST/HST, sales tax, and cross-border regulatory requirements - Coordinate external audits, prepare audit schedules, and support financial statement audit requests - Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and process documentation to ensure compliance and best practices - Participate in ERP optimization, automation, and continuous process improvement initiatives - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, purchasing, logistics, and leadership to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency - Provide leadership, technical guidance, and support to junior accounting staff - Support special projects and business transformation initiatives as required What you will bring to the role: - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field - CPA designation required - Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience - Strong knowledge of ASPE, U.S. GAAP, and financial reporting requirements - Experience with U.S. and Canadian tax laws and compliance requirements - Experience in inventory-based, manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain-focused businesses strongly preferred - Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting - Experience working in multi-entity and multi-currency environments - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Power BI is considered a strong asset - Fully bilingual in English and French (written and spoken). What our client is offering: - A competitive salary and full medical/health benefits for the employee and their family. - The chance to join a growing company with a great work setting. If you feel that this role would be a good fit for you, please submit your resume today in MS Word format – Don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o5b3h