Accounting Manager

The accounting team at Wingspan Capital is growing, and we are searching for an Accounting Manager to join their collaborative, dedicated, and fun team in Victoria, BC. This new opportunity is ideal for a professional with a strong background in bookkeeping and accounting who is eager to grow and advance in their career.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will manage and perform hands-on full-cycle accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and process efficiency for the operating entities under Wingspan Capital, including Royal LePage Brokerages and CarePoint Medical and Wellness Centres.

Are you looking for a role that offers you exposure to diverse industries and lots of interesting challenges? Do you bring proven full-cycle accounting or bookkeeping experience? Is your expertise in month-end and year-end closings, payroll, GST, and compliance requirements? Would you excel at coaching, supporting, and inspiring a small accounting team? Is a supportive work environment where you will be mentored and given the opportunity to advance your career important to you? If you have answered “yes” to these questions, you will want to keep reading!

Why consider a career with Wingspan Capital?

Here is a sampling of what you can look forward to when you join their team:

• Competitive salary of $75,000 – $80,000 (subject to relevant skills, related experience, and education)
• Variable performance-based bonus
• Medical and Dental benefits
• 3 weeks of vacation (increasing to 4 weeks after first year)
• Flexibility in working hours
• A fun and caring team with staff events throughout the year

What could your day as Accounting Manager hold?

Accounting and Reporting:

• Oversee and complete financial tasks, including month-end statements, bank reconciliations, and recordkeeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare month-end financial statements and reporting packages and ensure compliant review/signing of bank reconciliation for all bank accounts.
• Plan and remit all taxes including GST and Corporate Income Tax.
• Support team leads and managers in multiple departments addressing financial errors, remedying implications, and facilitating informed financial decision-making.

Human Resource Management and Payroll:

• Manage Accounting Team, in accordance with BC Employment Standards and Companies’ policies, undertaking regular performance reviews and coaching of team members.
• Administer staff payroll, benefits, and other sensitive tasks that require confidentiality, and ensure that all payroll and performance documentation is up to date and stored correctly.

Strategic Financial Reporting:

• Work with management and the executive team to leverage financial information, and prepare and manage the budgeting and forecasting process, including monthly budget reports and analysis.
• Identify and monitor key financial metrics and areas of risk, bringing insights to management’s attention.

This is only a very small sampling of what your day may hold. Please be sure to review the full Job Description.

Our ideal Accounting Manager candidate brings:

• Post secondary education in accounting or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting or bookkeeping experience is required, including month-end and year-end closings, payroll, and a strong understanding of GST and compliance requirements (required).
• Experience in the real estate or medical clinic sectors (beneficial but not required).
• Experience coaching accounting teams (beneficial but not required).
• Knowledge of financial regulations, GAAP, and legislation (required).
• Excellent computer skills including G-suite and Microsoft 365 with proficiency in Lone Wolf, QuickBooks, Xero, and EMRs beneficial to conduct a full range of financial tasks.
• Proven experience with online banking platforms.

We would love to hear from you!

After reviewing the full Job Description if you are a fit for this leadership opportunity, please forward your resume to TallSky Consulting. To elevate your application and to highlight the skillsets and experience that make you our ideal candidate, we do encourage you to also include a cover letter. We look forward to receiving your confidential application!

This position will remain open until it is filled. We thank all applicants; however, after the initial acknowledgement, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.