General Bank of Canada Looking for Accounting Manager at Edmonton, AB Full Time

The Accounting Manager is a key role within the Bank’s Finance & Accounting function, will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, and will work closely with the CFO’s other direct reports (Controller, Finance & Accounting Risk & Compliance Manager, Senior Treasury Analyst). By satisfying the requirements of this role’s primary and secondary responsibilities, the Bank’s Accounting Manager will play a key role in repositioning the Bank’s Accounting function to align to the Bank’s current size while supporting the Bank as it continues its established growth trajectory.

The Accounting Manager’s primary responsibilities include:

• Staff Leadership. Ensure direct reports are trained, are working towards defined performance plans, and that the complement of staff you lead is correctly sized to meet the needs of the Accounting function along with ensuring overall sufficient Accounting capacity exists.
• Lead Bank daily transacting. Participate in, and lead, Accounting’s daily transacting notably in the form of various loan fundings, managing customer loan payments, bank reconciliations, and all other daily cash flow transactions and consequent accounting requirements.
• Own the General Ledger. Ensure Accounting produces a reconciled balance sheet in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Process optimization. Be able to quickly understand existing processes, make recommendations for improvements, then lead and complete improvement initiatives.
• Technology improvements. Introduce improvements that enable Accounting to support Bank growth through technology driven continuous improvements.

The Accounting Manager’s secondary responsibilities include:

• Ensure the Controller’s workflows are optimized with respect to regulatory reporting,
• Support the Bank’s Product Line leaders, and the Bank’s Risk, Compliance, and HR functions,
• Assist with month end processes, various financial reporting, and ongoing process optimization,
• Support the Finance & Accounting Risk & Compliance Manager, and Internal Audit, as required,
• Participate in Bank technology projects as they pertain to this role’s primary responsibilities,
• Maintenance, development, and documentation of internal controls and related procedures,
• Work closely with the Controller on various projects and initiatives, as required.

Qualifications

• Banking or finance background,
• Degree in Accounting or Finance,
• CPA designation,
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS),
• Leadership experience including responsibility for direct reports and performance management,
• Strong ERP and systems background, skills, and aptitude,
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills,
• Past experience working with Risk and Compliance functions preferred,
• Comfortable with adhering to bank policies and procedures, regulatory compliance discipline.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• EDMONTON, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have your Chartered Professional Accountant designation?

Work Location: One location