Accounting Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Canada Green Building Council

Canada Green Building Council

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT CAGBC
For nearly 20 years, CAGBC has led the movement for high-performing, green buildings.

We believe that by transforming the built environment, we can create a more sustainable future and communities where people can thrive in resilient, healthy buildings and homes.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CAGBC
At CAGBC, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return.

In addition to your competitive salary, benefits and registered pension plan, we'll provide the following:

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Location:On the days you're in the office, get here quickly thanks to our highly accessible central locations in Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.
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Offices:Work in a state-of-the-art, LEED-certified Gold office building in downtown Ottawa.
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Generous PAID TIME-OFF:Because we value work/life balance.
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Networking: you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry that is _building our way forward_

Summary

The Accounting Manager reports to the Director, Finance and Corporate Services and is responsible to ensure effective compliance and controls are in place for the financial operations of both CAGBC and oversee the preparation of both consolidated monthly financial statements; quarterly forecasts; annual budget and adhoc financial analytical reports.

He/she is also responsible for overseeing the accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions as well as managing the operational activities of CAGBC.

The incumbent shall bring leadership to improve the operational efficiencies and financial performance of the Company with KPIs, financial analysis and forecasting.

In addition, he/she will partner with the department managers to develop consistent reporting and budgeting processes and methodologies.

This position works closely with and provides recommendations for corrective action in the various business areas to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), senior management and staff,

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management

Oversee the preparation of monthly reports, including financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flows), prepared in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, with comparison to budget/forecast forecasting trends and identifying exceptions.
Consolidate and analyze monthly financial results.
Prepare balance sheet, income statement, variance analysis and headcount reports for senior management, Audit and Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
Prepare, consolidate and analyze annual budget including assisting the CCO with annual budgets and periodic budget/forecast updates for the group.
Assist the Director, Finance and Corporate Services and management team to develop 3year strategic plans for the company, including budgeting, forecasting and business plans, and identifying appropriate KPIs based on both industry and internal standards.
Plan and execute quarterly forecasting cycles.
Prepare, analyze and consolidate forecast reports.
Provides financial analysis to Director, Finance and Corporate Services, CCO and CEO on special projects.
Support the Director, Finance and Corporate Services and CCO in presenting financial issues, trends for discussion, tax guidance and advice on changing governmental legislation that potentially impacts the business financial, and/or administrative requirements and decision making by the Audit and Finance Committee.
Assist with all treasury activities, including banking, investment, and liquidity management.
Provide strategic finance support and assist with for evolving partnering relationships, joint ventures, etc.
Provides management with information vital to the decisionmaking process.
Reviews contracts having a financial impact on CAGBC.
Oversee and improve policy, protocols and internal controls and when necessary, implement improved processes to safeguard the financial assets of the company and ensure safe and sound business operations, recordkeeping and proper disclosure of required financial, operational and management information.
Oversee policy, protocols and internal controls.
Plan, direct and coordinate all daily operational functions ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising of accounting staff with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general journal entries and various financial reports.
Allocate work to assigned personnel and make decisions regarding employment related functions (performance, training/development, salary recommendations, promotions/transfers).
Align Finance team to business requirements, identifying key roles and hires and mentoring and training existing team.
Oversee Payroll Administration to ensure payroll adjustments for biweekly payroll input are completed accurately and confidentially by an external payroll source.
Administer the Registered Pension Plan.
Oversee timely provincial, and federal