We are looking for a Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support financial excellence for the Winnipeg, Manitoba team. This position will oversee receivables, payables, and month-end activities while strengthening controls, improving workflows, and guiding a high-performing finance function. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and commercial teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day direction to the finance team, including assigning priorities, balancing workloads, coaching employees, and managing performance discussions.

• Oversee billing activities across service agreements, project-based work, specialized services, and product-related sales to ensure invoices are issued accurately and on schedule.

• Guide collections efforts, assess customer credit risk, and resolve invoicing concerns in a timely manner to support healthy cash flow.

• Lead accounts payable operations by supervising invoice processing, approval workflows, payment cycles, and maintenance of supplier records.

• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and distribution partners while ensuring expenses are coded correctly and assigned to the appropriate client, project, or cost centre.

• Manage month-end accounts receivable and accounts payable close tasks, including reconciliations, accrual entries, and preparation of supporting documentation.

• Assist with audit requests, indirect tax filings, and intercompany accounting requirements across a multi-entity structure.

• Identify opportunities to streamline finance operations through automation, stronger processes, and improved use of accounting and billing systems.

• Contribute to finance integration and standardization initiatives, including alignment of reporting practices, account structures, and operating procedures after acquisitions.

• Partner with senior finance leadership on broader improvement projects that enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and financial oversight.Accounting Manager

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including a minimum of 2 years overseeing accounts receivable and/or accounts payable functions.

• Strong knowledge of full-cycle receivables, payables, month-end close procedures, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Proficiency with accounting platforms and advanced Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and process support.

• A detail-oriented accounting designation is considered an asset.

• Familiarity with Canadian indirect tax requirements and related compliance obligations.

• Proven ability to lead teams effectively and build productive relationships with cross-functional stakeholders such as sales, operations, and service delivery.

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