Job Title: Sr. Manager, Accounting

Location: Remote (open to individuals in Alberta or British Columbia)

Type: Permanent 

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 annually, dependant on experience

We are partnered with a well-established, municipally owned organization operating within the broader public sector, providing essential infrastructure services across British Columbia.

The organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to provide leadership, technical oversight, and operational guidance across both functions. This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys working in complex environments, leading teams, improving systems, and supporting organizational growth - while also being willing to engage with and learn HR oversight responsibilities.

This is a high-trust, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Accounting

• Oversee all accounting operations across a complex, multi-entity environment (20+ entities)
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS
• Manage consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, and partnership reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Design, document, and strengthen internal controls and financial policies
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements
• Lead and support system enhancements and integrations (including reporting tools and dashboards)

Human Resources Oversight

• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR function and HR Manager
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
• Improve and standardize HR processes, documentation, and workflows
• Act as a senior advisor on HR-related matters as they arise
• Promote a transparent, respectful, and well-governed workplace culture

Systems, Process Improvement & Optimization

• Identify inefficiencies across Accounting and HR processes and implement sustainable improvements
• Leverage technology and automation to reduce manual work
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics
• Ensure systems support audit readiness and strong internal controls

Leadership, Training & Mentorship

• Coach and mentor Senior Accountants and team members
• Build depth and succession within the team
• Support professional development and continuing education
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role
• Strong IFRS expertise in complex, multi-entity environments
• Experience leading system implementations and process improvements
• Willingness and aptitude to oversee HR functions (direct HR management experience not required)
• Strong technical, analytical, and systems proficiency
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills

Why This Role

• Senior leadership role with direct access to the CFO
• Broad scope across Accounting, HR, and systems improvement
• Fully remote with strong work-life balance
• Exceptional pension and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, long-term impact in a public-sector-adjacent organization

If you’re an experienced Accounting Manager ready to join a thriving, successful organization, we’d love to hear from you. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, apply directly or send your resume to nadine@toptiertalentgroup.com for immediate consideration.