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Lead a high-performing accounting team while driving process improvements and efficiencies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Take ownership of full-cycle accounting, reporting, and working capital management—making a tangible impact on the company’s financial health and growth.

Who- the Company:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing global firm with an excellent reputation in downtown Vancouver. Swim has had the pleasure of partnering with this organization for many years. You will have flexibility to work a hybrid model of in-office and remote.

What- the Role:  

Accounting operations and Team management

• Manage performance of accounting team (7/8 staff), including addressing queries, resolving conflicts, providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, supporting staff with troubleshooting and filling in where needed.
• Manage monthly accounting processes including invoicing, accounts payable, expense reports, payment runs, and month-end close. Supervise payroll process and provide backup support as needed.
• Improve accounting procedures, with a focus on efficiencies and automation. 

Reporting and Analysis

• Support month-end close, including general ledger maintenance, intercompany transactions, and review of journal entries.
• Drive ad hoc financial analyses. Investigate and interpret financial data in the context of business trends, objectives, and internal/external factors.
• Collaborate with senior accounting team to provide expertise on operations of company.
• Assist with annual budgeting process and year-end audit & tax filings.

Working Capital management

• Monitor unbilled projects, identify delays, and collaborate on solutions. Review accounts receivable, communicate with project teams to understand payment issues, and support collection efforts.
• Gain insight into client accounts, billing and collections patterns to proactively address working capital concerns and relay focal information to senior accounting team.

Who – the Candidate:
Desired Skills & Attributes

• Proactive & Accountable: Takes ownership of tasks and processes; motivated to learn independently and manage own work schedule
• Adaptable & Resilient: Able to shift priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining core responsibilities
• Effective Leader: Builds trust and rapport within multi-generational teams, anticipates issues, and works collaboratively to develop practical solutions
• Analytical Thinker: Skilled at breaking down complex information into actionable insights and clear recommendations
• Clear Communicator: Comfortable working cross-functionally and explaining financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Desired Experience/Educational requirements

• CPA Designation and bachelor’s in finance, accounting, or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory industry accounting role with full cycle accounting
• Advanced excel essential and experience in Power BI is an asset
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively unsupervised
• Public practice experience with team management preferred

How Much:

Competitive compensation in the range of $95,000-110,000 commensurate with experience, RRSP program, annual incentive plan, 3 weeks’ vacation
 

Where:

Vancouver, BC.
When & How to Apply:
Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon.