Accounting Manager

The Arcticom Group ("TAG") is a U.S.-based network of commercial and industrial mechanical services companies that provide HVACR service and maintenance and retrofit services across the United States and Canada. TAG is committed to being an "employer of choice" and ensuring employees have a home where they can learn and grow. With competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package, TAG is an exciting place to work. TAG is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to join their team located in Aldergrove, BC.

This is an exciting time to join TAG's team at a high-growth stage and build several key accounting processes. TAG is looking for an Accounting Manager with a minimum of 7-10 years accounting experience in a growing Industrial Refrigeration Construction company. The Accounting Manager position requires US GAAP knowledge, strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent attention to detail in a deadline driven environment.

Ideally, the right candidate is a self-motivated starter and leader, who wants to grow rapidly in their career, can support the expansion of a rapidly growing organization, all with the goal of eventually taking on roles of greater responsibility

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the accounting functions associated with general ledger and sub-ledger maintenance, including account reconciliations, journal entries and transactional analysis.
• Have ownership over the monthly financial reporting package, including GL account reconciliations and month-end close journal entries.
• Provide explanations to management regarding results, including revenue actuals and projections, margins on installation and service jobs, and operating costs.
• Oversee the preparation of the bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and records cash transactions in the database.
• Partners with operations to review active construction jobs and service contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition based on the percentage of completion method. Update forecasts and estimates monthly.
• Oversee collection process and work with operations to ensure company remains in a cash positive position. Manage timing of payable accordingly.
• Ensures sales tax returns are prepared and filed in the proper jurisdictions. Ensures tax rates and tax schedules in the system are accurate and are reflective of current state laws and customer requirements.
• Review & approve weekly payroll and monthly union reporting.
• Oversee accounting team (A/R, A/P).
• Work on special accounting projects as assigned.
• Provide functional backup for other finance functions as needed.

Key Competencies:

• Thrives in an environment of constant change
• System skills and capabilities
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• High degree of leadership, personal accountability, and problem-solving skills
• Quality approach to work with an appreciation for procedures and controls

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum of 5-7 years of related work experience
• US GAAP/IFRS Experience
• Financial Statement Consolidation ($60MM+ in Revenue)
• Experience with Great Plains/Microsoft Dynamics a plus
• Intercompany experience
• International experience, understanding of cross-border transactions
• Experience in leading audit and tax engagements from client-side perspective, PST filing experience
• Overseeing Payroll and understanding all filings
• Expert Excel skills
• CPA desirable, but not required

$80,000 - $100,000 CAN