Manager, Accounting

**Manager, Accounting**

We have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned accountant to lead a small team in our Finance department. The Manager, Accounting is responsible for a broad range of duties supporting the full accounting service of BlueShore Financial, subsidiaries and branches/departments. This position also provides management to direct reports for those seeking an opportunity in a leadership capacity. This position will also provide significant flexibility to complete the vast majority of work from a home office. Although not entirely remote, you will only have to commute in one or two days a week.

BlueShore Financial is a financial boutique with a dynamic team committed to helping our clients improve their overall financial well-being. Thanks to our innovative strategy, rooted in expert advice and expertise, we continue to sustain excellent financial performance and receive high client satisfaction scores that outpace our competitors.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Employee Type: Full Time - Permanent

Job Category: Finance

Location: Hybrid - Work from Home/In-office - 1250 Lonsdale, North Vancouver

**Key responsibilities of this role are**:

- Provides support to the Corporate Controller in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting packages, including the externally audited annual consolidated financial statements, ensuring adherence to regulatory and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Under the direction of the Corporate Controller, coordinates and prepares year-end consolidated and unconsolidated financial statements, associated lead schedules and accompanying notes to the financial statements for the annual external audit.
- Prepares annual corporate tax working papers and coordinates tax returns with external auditors for the Credit Union and all subsidiaries under the oversight of the Corporate Controller.
- Develops, maintains and prepares the financial reporting and analysis required for Audit Committee and Board.
- Develops, maintains and prepares various financial reports, reconciliations and analyses including BCFSA reporting, securitization transactions, covenant & compliance and statistical survey reporting.
- Assesses the impact of proposed legislative and accounting standard changes to BlueShore's financial reporting and develops appropriate measures and recommendations to meet any new requirements.
- Manages the daily reconciliation and balancing process (e.g. ATM, Mobile Deposits and e-Transfer), and preparing when backup is required; preparing the master totals and system balancing.
- Manages capital asset accounting and reporting.
- Manages balance sheet account reconciliations and preparation of audit files for the Credit Union and all subsidiaries.
- Manages direct reports; participates in the recruitment and selection of new staff; develops individual objectives to meet department goals; evaluates staff performance using the performance management system; initiates salary reviews as required; recognizes and rewards employees; takes corrective action as required.
- Proactively coaches (through group and one-on-one sessions) and develops employees to assist them in achieving career success and growth. Provides development opportunities for staff through various sources including learning sessions, internal and external training, and education courses. Ensures each employee has a learning plan in place and results are achieved.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with external and internal clients, BCFSA and auditors.
- Manages the administration of financial reporting systems, supports the administration of business intelligence/data warehouse reporting and the banking system. Leads departmental initiatives for streamlining processes.
- Identifies and reviews current processes to improve operational efficiencies and internal controls.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- 5-7 years’ directly related experience
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Solid understanding of government regulations and reporting as they pertain to financial institutions, particularly credit unions
- Expert Excel skills and solid knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Expert understanding of Enterprise Risk Planning (ERP) software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)
- Strong communication, teamwork, interpersonal skills and attention to detail

**Pay Transparency**

Pay transparency is an important characteristic of our recruitment process and overall BlueShore culture which supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.

**What BlueShore Financial can provide you**:

- 4 weeks of paid vacation to start, plus paid personal and wellness days
- $1000 flexible work benefit to set up your home office
- A Performance Reward Program which pays a variable bonus recognizing the achievement of corp