Accounting Manager

Full job description

Accounting Manager

Location: Edmonton, AB

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, reporting, cash flow planning, construction financing, land development accounting, and operational financial controls. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting and finance, combined with experience in residential construction and land development, and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

Reporting directly to ownership, the Accounting Manager will serve as a strategic business partner while maintaining hands-on oversight of day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

Lead all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and financial planning.

Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

Develop meaningful financial dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics to support business decision-making.

Provide profitability analysis and financial insights across homebuilding and development projects.

Support ownership and senior leadership with strategic planning, investment analysis, and growth initiatives.

Accounting Operations

Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including:

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

General Ledger

Bank Reconciliations

Month-End and Year-End Close

Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Coordinate annual reviews, audits, tax filings, and relationships with external accounting firms.

Cash Flow, Treasury & Financing

Develop and maintain detailed short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.

Monitor liquidity requirements across active homebuilding and land development projects.

Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements.

Oversee construction lending facilities, draw requests, covenant reporting, and lender compliance requirements.

Assist ownership with capital planning, financing strategies, and growth initiatives.

Construction & Development Accounting

Oversee job costing systems and project cost tracking across all residential construction projects.

Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and project profitability.

Track construction budgets against actual costs and identify cost variances.

Ensure accurate accounting for land acquisition costs, development expenditures, lot inventory, and project allocations.

Manage lot payables and development obligations, ensuring compliance with contractual commitments and reporting requirements.

Collaborate closely with construction, purchasing, and operations teams to improve forecasting, cost management, and project reporting.

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls.

Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP systems, automation initiatives, and reporting tools.

Develop scalable financial policies and procedures to support organizational growth.

Ensure compliance with GST, payroll, corporate tax, and other regulatory requirements.

Support risk management initiatives, insurance administration, and internal control processes.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Establish clear performance expectations and support professional development within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.

Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and financial analysis.

Experience managing full-cycle accounting operations and month-end/year-end reporting.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software platforms.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Proven ability to improve processes and implement financial controls within a growing organization.

Preferred

CPA designation.

Experience within residential homebuilding, construction, land development, or real estate development.

Strong knowledge of:

Job costing

Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting

Construction financing and lender draws

Holdbacks and progress billing

Project profitability analysis

Land development accounting

Lot inventory and lot payable management

Experience implementing ERP systems, automation tools, or business intelligence reporting solutions.

Experience supporting organizational growth and scaling financial operations.

Why Join us?

Join an award-winning and rapidly growing Alberta homebuilder.

Play a key leadership role with direct access to ownership and decision-makers.

Influence strategic growth initiatives and operational performance.

Opportunity to modernize systems and build scalable financial infrastructure.

Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented culture.

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Long-term career growth potential within an expanding organization.

Work Location: In person

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.Our ServicesW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.Our ExpertiseW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.