Skyline Group of Companies Looking for Accounting Manager, Biogas at Guelph, Ontario, Canada Full Time

We’re growing and looking for a passionate, driven and energetic candidate to join our Skyline Clean Energy team for the position of Accounting Manager located in our Head Office in Guelph, Ontario.

*This position is a one (1) year contract.*

Job Description

In this position, you would be responsible for the organization and management of the daily and ongoing financial functions of the Skyline Clean Energy Fund – Biogas Portfolio (the “SCEF Biogas Portfolio”) and its subsidiaries, including monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting cycles as well as the establishment of best practices while supporting Skyline’s shared goal of creating meaningful value and an exceptional experience for our customers, our people and our communities.

What you will be doing:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions for the SCEF Biogas Portfolio.
• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary.
• Coordinate and prepare financial statements.
• Assist with cash management function, including cash flow analysis and bank reconciliation review and approval, where necessary.
• Assist the Divisional Controller with the annual budget process.
• Coordinate year end, income tax filing, and other activities with external auditors.
• Coordinate government remittances, related to HST, corporate taxes, associated payroll remittances, etc.
• Distribute workload (allocation of properties and special tasks) among staff to maintain efficiencies and balance workload in the accounting department.

What we look for:

• A passion for accounting (yes, accounting) and an uncanny ability to apply accounting theory, principals and techniques.
• Possession of strong leadership and ability to utilize your awesome supervisory skills for good team management.
• Communication, communication, communication! Did I say communication? Yes, your ability to communicate with others needs to strong.
• Excellent critical thinking as well as analytical skills. There aren’t many problems that you can’t figure out and you’re always up for a new challenge!
• Ability to handle a large workload with a sense of humour. If you know Accounting, you know that obstacles are always around the corner and so you’ve learned to handle challenges with a smile on your face.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting software (i.e. Simply, Accpac, Quick books, Yardi, etc.)
• Degree in Accounting or related field with at least three (3) years’ experience in a similar role.
• CGA or CMA or working towards a designation an asset.

Why you want to work here:

• You get a thrill from staying organized; numbers and details are your “thing”.
• Analyzing and auditing data to detect and correct errors is your dream job. You also love, love, love reporting financial data.
• You’re a responsive team player with ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks (our work is never done).
• Working for a growing company that supports environmental stewardship and social responsibilities is a must for you.
• It’s all about the R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Sing it with me now! You give it as much as you expect it.
• Pressure and deadlines are what motivates you.
• You want to work for a company that supports work-life balance and truly cares that you are fulfilled in your life.

The Skyline Group of Companies is a fully integrated investment management organization: grounded in real estate, powered by people, and growing for the future. Every aspect of Skyline is managed with the utmost care and attention to detail, from consulting with investors to fostering a sense of community at each and every one of our properties.

We offer our employees competitive pay, benefits, paid volunteer day, on-going training, growth potential and so much more. Our workplace culture empowers staff at all levels to become involved in supporting and building vibrant communities.

Grounded in real estate. Powered by people. Growing for the future!