Job Posting

Miles Industries (Miles) is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our Finance and Accounting team as Manager of Accounting & Tax. This role will report to the Vice-President of Finance/CFO and will be an integral part of the accounting team. Our head office is in beautiful North Vancouver and work arrangements are 4 days in office and 1 day remote.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong accounting knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and of accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE). But also, strong understanding of internal control processes and tax compliance. If you are ready to contribute to the financial success of a midsized multinational company, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Miles manufactures and distributes the best performing radiant gas fireplaces. Since 1977, we have been solidly focused on building and maintaining strong relationships with our customers. Throughout this time, as a team, we have facilitated ongoing efficiency and innovation. In 2023, we joined the NIBE Stoves Group a public market trading entity, based in Sweden, providing us with world-class expertise and international expansion.

Our Vision is to provide efficient, radiant home comfort and energy-security to everyone.

Our Mission To design and deliver the most innovative, radiant, energy-efficient, and sustainable fireplaces through a network of specialty retailers. We are committed to developing high-quality products and being an industry leader in performance, reliability, and customer care. To innovate and deliver the best performing radiant gas fireplaces.

We believe we can achieve both by promoting and demonstrating our Values of: Innovate, Deliver, Design & Radiant.

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Audit:

• Accounting: Reconciliations of complex accounting, review of month end accounting, and assist with day-to-day banking processes.
• Accounting Policies: Draft IFRS accounting memos and implement accounting policies and practices.
• Internal Controls: Monitor and implement financial controls in accordance with company's procedures and improve accounting procedures and processes. In coordination with VP Finance to improve control environment and systems.
• Reporting: Assist with portions of management reports, external financial statements with note disclosures, budgets, and financial metrics. In coordination with Manager Financial Reporting and VP Finance.
• Audit: Assist with coordinate of year-end audit activities with external auditors.
• Ad hoc: Providing management with financial information vital to the decision-making process, overseeing transfer pricing policy and documentation to ensure alignment with global regulations, monthly sales rep commission calculations report, and other.

Tax:

• Tax Compliance: Ensure tax compliance for Canada, US, and Australia provincial/state and federal tax laws and regulations.
• Tax Planning: Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to minimize the company's tax liabilities.
• Tax Audits: Manage tax audits and inquiries, liaising with tax authorities as necessary.
• Tax Preparation: Prepare and review tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Other:

• Supporting the Vice President/CFO with workflow process and pursuing special projects.
• Supervising the Month End Accountant that also oversees the two A/P staff.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, working closely with the Finance Team members in a positive team environment.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and chartered professional accountant designation (CPA)
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and tax management, preferably in a multinational corporate environment and public practice (big four audit firms).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting, internal controls, and international tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior data analysis, data management skills, and accounting systems.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Extended health & dental benefits paid by the employer
• RRSP matching program
• Bonus program
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Hybrid work schedule
• The salary range for this role is between $90,000 to $115,000 per year. Office employees at Miles work on average 37.5 hours a week. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Vancouver, BC V7H 3B1

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