Accounting Manager

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Manager to join Black Cat Wear Parts in Edmonton supporting its global manufacturing and distribution operations. Reporting to the Controller the Accounting Manager will provide operational oversight of the accounting function and direct supervision to accounting team members. The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting financial reporting maintaining internal controls overseeing inventory reconciliations and conducting statutory reporting while contributing to cost accounting activities. The Accounting Manager will also work within the organizations ERP systems supporting ongoing system transition initiatives and related financial process requirements.

THE ORGANIZATION

Black Cat Wear Parts is proud to be a 2025 Platinum Club winner of Canadas Best Managed Companies and is a global manufacturer and distributor of high-quality wear parts to the construction mining and road maintenance industries. The company operates multiple production facilities in North America and China supporting a network of over 250 dealers worldwide. Products include items such as Grader Blades Excavator Cutting Edges Loader Cutting Edges Dozer Cutting Edges and End Bits Teeth and Adapters Snow Plow Blades Mining Grader Blades and numerous other complementary wear parts for a broad range of heavy equipment applications.

To learn more about Black Cat Wear Parts visit their website at:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Oversight

Oversees and supports the daily operations of the accounting function and its activities.
Provides direct supervision to accounting team members and oversees daily workflow.
Works collaboratively with the accounting team and various cross-functional departments to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Applies expertise in designated areas to support the business.

Financial Operations & Reporting

Maintains accounting policies & procedures.
Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.
Prepares bank reconciliations files GST conducts month-end and year-end closing entries and conducts statutory reporting.
Prepares and records asset liability revenue and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Maintains and balances accounts by verifying allocating posting and reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
Summarizes financial status by collecting and analyzing information; prepares balance sheets profit and loss statements and monthly corporate financial reporting.
Generates and submits weekly reports to financial institutions.
Evaluates assesses and controls risk.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Prepares inventory reconciliations.
Supports cost accounting and inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
Supports multi-entity and multi-currency accounting operations.

ERP & Systems

Works within ERP systems including Microsoft NAV and Epicor Kinetic.
Supports the transition to and implementation of the new ERP system.
Develops and maintains systems for collecting analyzing verifying and reporting financial information.

Risk & Compliance

Supports external audit processes and works with external advisors to facilitate reporting requirements and ensure compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in accounting finance or a related discipline.
CPA designation required.
Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience including people leadership responsibilities.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts as well as internal controls.
Demonstrated background in cost accounting inventory management and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience working within ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft NAV Epicor or similar).
Exposure to ERP system implementation or transition initiatives considered an asset.
Experience overseeing or supporting accounting operations in a multi-company and multi-currency environment.
Knowledge of statutory financial institution and regulatory reporting requirements.
Proficiency in MS Office applications particularly Excel.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strong internal customer service orientation with a commitment to high standards.
Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of management including conflict resolution.
Collaborative and team-oriented able to work effectively across cross-functional departments and integrate within an established team environment.
Strong ability to set priorities manage time for self and team members and ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality integrity and ethical conduct in all financial matters.
Demonstrates independence accountability and initiative.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

SANDY JACOBSON T: 780.944.1327 E:

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Job DescriptionTHE OPPORTUNITYWe have an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Manager to join Black Cat Wear Parts in Edmonton supporting its global manufacturing and distribution operations. Reporting to the Controller the Accounting Manager will provide operational oversight of the accounting f...