Manager, Financial Accounting

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada WJS Canada Full time

In Your Role You Will

  • Financial analysis work with program managers to understand their financial statements
and provide financial insights about spending trends, cost-savings initiatives, and margin opportunities.

  • Train/assist internal program management in financial reporting and budget preparation that comply with agency policies and procedures.
  • Focus on daily and monthend accounting to determine results, including P&L activity (admin fees, expenditures, reclasses), balance sheet activity (deferrals, accruals) in compliance with GAAP.
  • Understand and calculate the risks involved in programs' financial activities.
  • Hire, train, evaluate, mentor and manage a team of 2 staff in the accounting department (AB) that develop financial and valuation models, materials, and recommendations.
  • Ensure monthly contract revenue from 70+ programs are inline with negotiated contract agreements.
  • Plan, organize, and execute financial tasks and projects of the organization.
  • Liaise with social services program funders (provincial/federal government agencies) regarding accounts payable
  • Produce financial, budget and other special reports, proposals and analyses for management to include in monthly financial statements and/or funds distribution reports.
  • Attend monthly management meetings to report updates, issues.
  • Annual reporting.
  • Interact with internal/external auditors in occasional auditing projects.
  • Full job description available upon request.

The Position


Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accounting Manager oversees fiscal support functions for the Alberta region of our CARF-accredited social services agency.

Located in a newly-renovated regional office in downtown Edmonton, with free parking

Criminal Record Check/Ministry Check Statement

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

  • 3+ years managing a smallmid sized accounting department.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Management, or related discipline
  • OR or a Diploma in financial management
  • OR an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) or ACTIVELY working towards completing a designation.
  • Able to explain Financial statements and reports to managers without an accounting background.
  • Strong analytical skills to drive the program performance and recommend solutions to program directors and managers.
  • Proficient in analyzing budgetary expenditures for compliance.
  • Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
  • Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problemsolving skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP, Concur, and other financial planning software.

What WJS Canada does


WJS Canada, a national social services agency with offices in BC, Alberta & Ontario, is contracted by the government through over 90 contracts to provide community-based social services to children and families, persons with developmental disabilities and at-risk youth.

Each day 700 dedicated staff serve approximately 1,300 persons through over 125 services and WJS Canada revenues exceed $50 million annually.


Our Employees Enjoy

  • Employerpaid health & dental benefits after 3 months of employment
  • Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees
  • An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
  • Professional development opportunities and jobrelated training
  • Flexible hours

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