Accounting Manager
BakeMark•Richmond, BC
•CA$110,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting operations within a food distribution environment. This role supports the Controller in managing daily accounting functions, strengthening internal controls, and delivering actionable financial insights related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and distribution operations. The Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role in period-end close, audit coordination, and continuous improvement of financial processes in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within food distribution, manufacturing, or a high-volume inventory environment.
- Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and audit coordination required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with ERP and inventory management systems required.
- Strong leadership and team development skills, with experience managing accounting staff in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial results into operational insights.
- Strong understanding of inventory flows, costing methodologies (FIFO/weighted average), and margin analysis.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, tight deadlines, and large transaction volumes.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends in sales, shrinkage, spoilage, and distribution costs.
- Results-driven with a focus on process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Controller in overseeing all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory accounting.
- Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, with a strong focus on inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and distribution expenses.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules, including inventory, accruals, and inter-branch transactions.
- Oversee inventory accounting processes, including reconciliation of physical counts, cycle counts, and investigation of variances related to shrinkage, spoilage, and obsolescence.
- Partner with operations and warehouse teams to ensure accurate tracking of product movement, costing, and inventory controls across multiple distribution centers.
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, inventory handling, and compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and lead external audits, including financial audits and inventory observations, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditors.
- Oversee tax compliance activities, including sales tax, commodity tax considerations, and regulatory filings specific to the food distribution industry.
- Analyze financial results, including gross margins, product profitability, freight costs, and waste, providing actionable insights to senior management.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, with a focus on cost and balance sheet trends.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial systems, reporting, and inventory management processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure financial systems and reporting tools provide timely, accurate, and relevant information to support operational decision-making.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
