Transactional Accounting Lead

Title:
Transactional Accounting Lead

Location:
Rocky View County, AB

Employment status:
Permanent Full-Time

Compensation:
Competitive, commensurate with experience

Reports to:
Head of Finance – North America

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Finance – North America, the Transactional Accounting Lead will oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions for the Canadian and USA businesses, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all transactional processes. This role will lead a team of accounting professionals, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of accounting processes related to AR and AP, is an expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and loves finding new ways to do things. While the role reports to the Head of Finance, the role will work mostly with the region's Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, and Financial Accountants as they will receive the end result of the roles deliverables. The Canadian and USA accounting functions currently operate independently, and this role will be pivotal in aligning processes between the regions wherever possible as part of the combined regions growth map.

Company Overview

CanaDream is one of Canada's leading RV rental and sales companies. We offer a wide range of RVs, including camperized vans, motorhomes, and truck campers, for both rental and purchase. With seven locations across Canada, including Calgary and Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Whitehorse (Yukon), Toronto (Ontario), Montreal (Quebec) and Halifax (Nova Scotia), we provide our guests with the opportunity to explore Canada at their own pace. Enjoy the very best Canadian hospitality from our incredible Crew, who service, prepare, and deliver a wow factor for every rental and purchase. Our mission is to deliver a first-class RV vacation experience, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and high-quality vehicles. As we celebrate our 31st anniversary, we continue to grow and innovate, ensuring memorable experiences for our guests and a supportive, inclusive environment for our crew members.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

• Manage end-to-end AP and AR processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Monitor cash flow related to receivables and payables and provide regular reporting to management.

System Expertise

• Serve as the subject matter expert for D365 AR/ AP, ensuring optimal system utilization and troubleshooting issues.
• Drive automation and process improvements leveraging D365 capabilities.
• Oversee testing and troubleshooting of quarterly deployments of D365 updates with support from our global D365 team.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits by providing accurate documentation and explanations for transactional activities.
• Assist in internal audit activities aimed at ensuring compliance with accepted practices and delegation of authorities.

Process Improvement

• Align the Canadian and USA processes where possible and maintain a level of curiosity for future process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency in AP and AR operations.
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures across the team.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a high performing AR / AP team.
• Create and maintain succession planning and cross-training programs for critical roles.
• Set clear performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting with experience in both AP and AR
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field preferred
• Proven experience with full-cycle accounting, including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is mandatory.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and monitor progress toward goals.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Working Conditions

• In-office position in a fast-paced environment.
• Manual dexterity required for computer use.
• Core working hours need to be between: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST/MDT
• Additional hours may be required around deliverables and business objectives.

Disclaimer:

The job description is a summary of typical responsibilities and may not include all tasks and duties assigned to the jobholder. There may be responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder that might differ from those outlined in this job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request.

If you are excited by this opportunity, ready for a challenging yet rewarding role within a supportive team, and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we encourage you to apply.