Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager (Advisory)

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Department: Accounting

Zenbooks offers a fresh take on accounting, specializing in cloud-based software and virtual bookkeeping for small to medium businesses. We are a 100% paperless, remote team of experts utilizing innovative technologies to empower business owners with the tools they need to grow efficiently.

 

We are seeking a highly organized Accounting Manager who is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and has a keen eye for detail. This role is designed for a proactive leader who is eager to learn, mentor others, and drive the financial health of their group.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Group Profitability

• Team Mentorship: Mentor and coach staff on technical accounting issues.
• Relationship Management: Maintain and build relationships with team members and colleagues.
• Group Performance: Lead the accounting group and take responsibility for managing the gross margin of your group.
• Process Improvement: Identify process improvements and bring them to resolution to share with the Director of Operations.

Controller & Accounting Operations

• Financial Oversight: Oversee the operations of assigned accounting clients and develop a system of accounting policies and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Technical Compliance: Conduct technical accounting research to ensure compliance across various jurisdictions.
• Day-to-Day Oversight: Perform and oversee day-to-day accounting activities (AR/AP) to maintain completeness and integrity of client records.
• Compliance: Prepare sales tax returns (GST/HST/PST) and perform financial statement reviews to prepare client files for year-end tax accountants.

Reporting, FP&A & Advisory

• Management Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reporting packages, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and consolidated reporting for multi-entity clients.
• Analysis & KPIs: Manage variance analysis (Budget vs. Actual, prior period) and develop/monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Strategic Planning: Support clients with budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling to aid in growth and expansion.
• Cash Management: Perform weekly liquidity monitoring and explain discrepancies between P&L profitability and available cash.

 

Experience & Requirements

• Management Experience: Proven experience in a leadership capacity, including mentoring team members and managing group workflows and profitability.
• Professional Experience: Experience in a client-facing role, providing high-level monthly reporting and advisory services.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with cloud accounting software such as Xero, QBO, Dext, and Plooto.
• Remote Work: Ability to work from home with high-speed internet and availability during core business hours.

 

Preferred Assets

• US Tax & Compliance: Experience with 1099 preparation and US sales tax filing and compliance.
• Bilingualism: Proficiency in French is considered an asset for supporting our diverse client base.

 

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $90,000 to $125,000 per year.
• Health & Wellness: 100% Employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life, and vision) plus a flexible health spending account.
• Retirement: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• Home Office: 100% Employer-paid hardware (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse) and a virtual ergonomic assessment.
• Time Off: 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, and 1 week off during the winter holidays.