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As an Accounting Manager, you will plan, organize and manage the delivery of accounting services for a variety of operations including retail, food services, social funds, sports clubs, recreation programs, financial services and museums.

As the local Accounting Manager, you will interpret and advise on accounting and administrative policies and monitor policy compliance. You will analyze operating results and develop specific recommendations to help entities address adverse trends or changes in operations. You will prepare and review information for financial statements and for briefs to management and senior military officers. You will provide guidance and training to employees, managers, and senior military officers on accounting/finance related topics/programs. You will report unusual trends or activities to senior managers for further investigation and recommend revisions to existing policy, programs and procedures to address evolving needs.

This role requires the ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks which have fixed monthly deadlines. Strong computer skills; including knowledge of Excel, great customer service skills and an aptitude to learn are important.

In this fast-paced environment, everyone works as one team. If you adapt well to improving business processes, thrive in a customer-focused environment, have excellent organizational and communication skills and have a positive attitude, this is the role for you!
Qualifications & Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related field AND some years of experience in accounting or a related field (OR College diploma or certificate in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field AND several years of experience in accounting, or a related field)
-Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, an asset

Experience
-In planning, organizing, and delivering accounting services
-In providing finance and accounting related advice
-In applying and interpreting policies, procedures and provincial/federal legislation
-In personnel administration
-In budget administration
-In planning and conducting presentations
-In the preparation of financial statements and analysis