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Accounting Manager
Posted on
November 07, 2024
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Employer details
Five Star Building Services
Job details
Five Star Building Services ishiring an Accounting Manager.
_Are you a business-savvy accountant with an entrepreneurial mindset? Do you thrive in environments where teamwork and adaptability are key to success? _If you're an accounting professional with experience in customer service-oriented businesses, we want you to join our team. In this role, you?ll be managing the financial health of the business while mentoring 1-2 staff, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring operational success.
Five Star Building Services is proudly Canadian-owned and operated, situated in the vibrant heart of Vancouver, BC. For over two decades, we've led the industry, offering a comprehensive suite of services ranging from Building Maintenance, Building Management, Concierge to Caretaking and Janitorial Services. We're about people ? passionate, eager individuals who thrive in a culture of growth and collaboration. At Five Star, we're not just a team; we're a family, united by a shared commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
*Who You Are:*
We?re looking for an entrepreneurial minded accounting leader who is a team player. You lead by example and enjoy engaging with others to help move the business forward.
* CPA Designation preferred (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years in senior accounting roles, ideally within high-growth or medium-sized businesses.
* Expertise in financial reporting (ASPE), consolidation, financial statements preparation, and note disclosures.
* Entrepreneurial mindset: You take a proactive approach to solving problems, identifying opportunities, and making decisions that drive business growth.
* Exceptional prioritization skills: You excel at managing multiple priorities and making decisions that support both short-term objectives and long-term strategic goals.
* Proven ability to mentor and guide a team.
* Comfortable using Sage 50 and Microsoft Office, with a focus on leveraging technology to improve financial processes.
* Strong communicator, capable of explaining financial concepts to non-financial team members and leadership.
* High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
*Who Should Not Apply:*
This role is not a good fit for individuals who:
*Don?t want to be hands-on*: If you prefer to work exclusively in a high-level, purely strategic capacity and are not comfortable rolling up your sleeves to manage day-to-day operations and mentor staff, this is not the right role for you.
*Struggle with prioritization*: If you have difficulty managing multiple competing priorities or find it hard to balance short-term tasks with long-term strategic objectives, this role may not align with your strengths.
*Don?t work well with others*: We value the development of our staff and need a leader who can guide and support others with varying levels of technical expertise.
*Are not open to adopting new processes*: We are committed to continuous improvement and expect our leaders to embrace new tools and ways of working to increase efficiency.
*Roles & responsibilities:*
*Accounting Leadership*
* Lead the accounting function for the organization by contributing to business excellence, profitability, and long-term growth.
* Partner with the CEO and GM to advise on financial strategies, cash flow management, and identifying untapped business opportunities.
* Bring a strong entrepreneurial approach to financial decision-making, helping the business stay agile and competitive while maintaining financial discipline.
* Collaborate with department heads to turn accounting insights into business strategies, driving operational efficiency across the company.
* Implement performance benchmarks and best practices, always looking for ways to optimize processes and leverage technology for better results.
*Operational Excellence*
* Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, accounting transactions, reconciliations, and key financial metrics.
* Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receiva
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LocationBurnaby, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$40.00 to $45.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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