Manager, Corporate Accounting & Treasury

About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada. OEG also owns and operates Edmonton’s high-performance health and fitness club, Archetype, and is co-owner of film production company Silver Pictures, one of Hollywood’s highest-grossing producers of all time.

At OEG, our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passion, which is ours as well! We play like a team and always work with integrity towards our common purpose. We have a commitment to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Director, Finance & Treasury, the Manager, Corporate Accounting & Treasury is responsible for assisting the OEG Finance team and its affiliated entities with the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all financial reporting and bank compliance requirements. The role will be supervising and mentoring a team that is responsible for corporate accounting and accounts payable functions. They will be responsible for the accounts payable process, including the timely processing of invoices and payments, accuracy of the data entry, and timely payment of vendors. The Manager, Corporate Accounting & Treasury will support budget preparation, financial planning & analysis, assist with financial statement preparation, and provide analytical support for monthly and annual financial reporting.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Support all OEG companies’ books, records and financial reporting including internal Financial Statements, external quarterly Bank Reporting compliance and external reporting
• Manage the transaction processing of day-to-day cash management requirements, which include short-term borrowing/investing activities, foreign exchange transactions, electronic payment administration, cheque issuance, wire transfers and related banking items
• Perform an integral role in the monthly close process by preparing and reviewing reconciliations, working papers, and preparing and posting journal entries
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly cash-flow forecasts to ensure adequate cash flow to meet OEG’s operating and capital needs
• Assist with the financial planning and analysis for both short-term and long-term forecasts
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit, including preparation and review of audit working papers, and coordination with external auditors and tax accountants
• Support annual budget preparation for OEG and its affiliated entities
• Responsible for the Accounts Payable function and ensures timely and accurate payment of all vendors
• Actively reviews credit card limits, credit card holders, and ensures compliance with OEG’s corporate credit card policy and expense policy
• Responsible for the review and maintenance of vendor information in Great Plains and confirmation that vendor accounts are up to date
• Assist with the transition of all vendors from cheque to electronic payment
• Monitor accounts payable aging reports, identify any delinquent accounts, ensure the timely resolution of the delinquent accounts
• Lead the identification and implementation of improvements and changes to internal processes
• Maintain accounting controls by supporting Finance Department policies and procedures
• Other duties and project-oriented tasks as assigned

Who You Are:

• You have excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external parties
• Highly motivated to find efficiencies and improvements of existing processes
• You are capable of handling confidential, sensitive information
• You have strong planning and organization skills
• You are well organized with superior attention to detail
• You are deadline oriented
• Ability to work individually and as part of a fun team in a fast-paced environment!

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Post-Secondary Accounting Diploma or Degree required
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation is required
• Minimum 5 years directly related to accounting
• Minimum 3 years of management experience
• Experience with bank compliance and reporting
• Treasury related experience including management of online business banking platforms considered an asset
• Experience with IFRS is an asset, either direct or through a public practice
• Detail focused, strong business acumen and well versed in financial modeling and analysis
• Strong understanding of Accounting Systems and integration opportunities
• Experience with computerized accounting software and a proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Solver BI360 experience is an asset

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Experience Preferred

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