Accounting Manager

POSITION TITLE: Accounting Manager

POSITION TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time

BRANCH: Calgary, AB

REPORTING TO: Controller, Accounting Operations

The Canadian agriculture industry is growing, and you could be part of the momentum with Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME). The largest independent dealer of Case IH and Case Construction equipment in Canada, RME consists of 43 construction and agricultural equipment branches across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Our commitment of doing Right by You empowers us to provide a consistent, reliable and safe experience to all our customers and build long-lasting relationships with the greater community.

Reporting to the Controller, Accounting Operations, the Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing both the AR and general accounting functions as well as any related day-to-day accounting and month-end closing requirements. The Accounting Manager is a key accounting resource supporting both operations, administration, and corporate activities. This position presents an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping to grow and shape our accounting team at our Calgary corporate office. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with leadership to build a cohesive and high performing team within the accounting department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Assist the Group Controller and Controller, Accounting Operations with the management and support of the ongoing activities of the accounting group.
• Analyze and manage various P&L and Balance Sheet accounts as allocated among the accounting group’s managers.
• Participate in the accurate and timely close of the accounting period ends, including the preparation of ongoing reporting requirements.
• Aid in the development, improvement, implementation, and design of policies and procedures, with eye towards efficiencies and automations.
• Manage daily activities, development, and performance of the A/R team and General Accountants as applicable, including performance reviews and establishing goals.
• Investigate and resolve financial results queries for internal customers.
• Perform business system (CDK) maintenance on tables and configurations owned by Accounting – Chart of Accounts, GL setup, etc.
• Coordinate and support audit requirements – internal and external.
• Support the Treasury function by overseeing the recording of deposits and preparation of bank reconciliations as well as administering POS terminals and portal.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Accounting Department.

Job Requirements and Qualifications Include:

• 3+ years of general accounting experience or similar.
• A post-secondary degree in a related discipline.
• Designated accountant or nearing completion of an accounting designation.
• Past supervisory, coaching, or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and standards.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Power Query and Power Automate.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong commitment for continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to self-motivate and ensure deadlines are met.
• Proficient ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with flexible plans to suit your needs, along with an employee RRSP matching plan to all full-time employees. We are committed to empowering and investing in our employees to build and maintain relationships with the communities and businesses we serve, which is why we offer competitive salaries across all positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.