Accounting Manager

1 week ago


Ottawa, Canada BGIS Full time

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at

SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager is accountable for process adherence and improvement, planning and forecasting, reporting and analysis, and audit support for single, high volume or multiple low volume portfolios.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

People Management

Manages a team of individual contributors Develops, trains and coaches team member Creates development and coaching plans Conducts performance reviews Makes hire, disciplinary and fire decisions

Process Adherence /Implementation

Identifies and implements new ways to improve quality and efficiency of financial processes Conducts root cause analysis on process gaps. Recommends and implements major process improvements within assigned portfolio Prepares policies, policies and procedures.

Planning/Forecasting

Prepares annual plans and quarterly reforecast for CBG and LOB’s

Analysis

Conducts in-depth financial analysis and makes recommendations to Senior Finance and Operations Management Responds to internal and external client requests for ad hoc analysis Conducts analysis

Reporting

Reviews routine transactions to determine accuracy of results Prepares complex accounting entries Prepares consolidated financial results – monthly, quarterly – for CBG’s and LOB’s Prepares external and internal consolidated financial reports Responsible for the accuracy of the financial information. Prepares basic business cases and provides input to complex business cases.

Audit Support

Liaises with auditors to review audit support Accountable for compliance with internal and external audit requirements

Operational / Strategic Decisions

Accountable for operational decisions made by direct reports Makes operational decisions (. process changes) Supports strategic decisions by participating in steering committees, special projects, etc.

Other

Prepares basic business cases. Provides input to complex business cases. Other duties as assigned.

FINANCE SPECIFIC-JOB SCOPE/DEFINITION

Portfolio Scope/Complexity

Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios

Complexity of Accounting

Ability to manage and resolve complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units. Resolving complex accounting issues escalated from support team. Makes recommendations to Controllers. Full understanding of accounting regulations specific to area of expertise.

Involvement in Full Cycle Accounting

Full cycle completion of CBG, LOB accounting cycles.

Preparation of Financial Information

Reviews, consolidates, reports and communicates routine data. Accountable for accurate and timely financial reporting.

Reporting Audience/User of Financial Information

Internal and external linear and vertical reporting.

Audit Support

Liaises with auditors to review audit support. Accountable for compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

Operations vs. Strategic Decisions

Accountable for operational decisions made by direct reports. Makes operational decisions (. process changes). Supports strategic decisions by participating in steering committees, special projects, etc. Operational impact on financial reporting and processes. Ability to impact financial results based on fact-based decisions – . increasing accruals after manager review.

Problem Solving

Problems – typically non-recurring problems. Identifies and resolves complex problems within assigned portfolios. Conducts root cause analysis on process gaps. Recommends and implements major process improvements within assigned portfolio. Works requires judgment and initiative. Resolves escalated problems.

Interaction with Client/Management

First point of client contact regarding problem resolution.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

5-10 years’ relevant experience with University graduation or professional certification (. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses). Possesses full scope understanding of accounting modules within accounting systems for specific portfolio scope. Advanced level knowledge of MS Office suite of software. Ability to manage and resolve complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units. Ability to resolve complex accounting issues escalated from support team and to make recommendations to Controllers. Strong operational finance experience in a technical services / work order environment. Full understanding of accounting regulations specific to area of expertise. Ability to prepare basic business cases and provide input for complex business cases. Ability to prepare written policies, processes and procedures. Ability to communicate goals and employee performance feedback. Ability to make operational decisions and support strategic decisions. Previous management/supervisory-related experience.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

At least one of CPA (CA, CMA or CGA).

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds . We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success

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