Corporate Accountant
Metrie
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time

Who We Are
North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.
Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: Feels like a Family – YouTube
What You’ll Do
The Corporate Accountant is responsible for accounting, reporting, and analyzing financial information and data within Metrie. The Corporate Accountant role is key to creating the Metrie Experience because it communicates key information about our business and its financial performance to our leaders and the Executive Leadership Team. As a key member of the Finance team, the Corporate Accountant helps stakeholders make better business decisions by providing them with accurate and timely financial information.
The Corporate Accountant will report directly to the Senior Manager, Corporate Reporting. Additionally, the incumbent will work as a member of the Corporate Reporting (CR) team to ensure coordinated financial results. They are part of the overall Finance Team.
Location: In Office based out of our Vancouver, BC Head Office. This position requires daily in-branch presence to effectively collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.
Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed.
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North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.
Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: Feels like a Family – YouTube
What You’ll Do
The Corporate Accountant is responsible for accounting, reporting, and analyzing financial information and data within Metrie. The Corporate Accountant role is key to creating the Metrie Experience because it communicates key information about our business and its financial performance to our leaders and the Executive Leadership Team. As a key member of the Finance team, the Corporate Accountant helps stakeholders make better business decisions by providing them with accurate and timely financial information.
The Corporate Accountant will report directly to the Senior Manager, Corporate Reporting. Additionally, the incumbent will work as a member of the Corporate Reporting (CR) team to ensure coordinated financial results. They are part of the overall Finance Team.
Location: In Office based out of our Vancouver, BC Head Office. This position requires daily in-branch presence to effectively collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare the consolidation for multiple entities and prepare the necessary eliminations to ensure accurate reporting of financial results at the consolidated level.
- Prepare the consolidated financial reports and accounting statements in accordance with ASPE and the associated disclosures
- Prepare and/or review various monthly and consolidation journal entries, ensuring proper ASPE is applied and timelines meet established channel and corporate reporting requirements.
- Ensure preparation, approval, and review of monthly account reconciliations to ensure integrity of the general ledger.
- Collaborate with finance or cross-functional teams across departments and regions to gather financial data, resolve discrepancies, and address accounting issues.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management to support decision-making, strategic planning, and business initiatives.
- Prepare budgeting documents, analysis of monthly financial results to budgets, and forecasts to enable the Metrie’s leaders to understand their business.
- Support year end audit process by responding to auditors’ inquiries and prepare appropriate working papers and supporting schedules.
- Provide accounting support to new acquisitions and ensure proper accounting of acquisition upon consolidation.
- Coordinate valuations with external service providers to ensure reports and analysis are performed and received in a timely manner.
- Develop training and/or process documentation for the Finance team.
- Contribute to a high-performing, highly engaged and diverse Corporate Reporting team.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as necessary.
- Post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting or related field required.
- Experience or exposure in financial consolidations within multi-entity and multi-currency environments, with technical accounting knowledge—particularly in consolidation processes and elimination entries.
- CPA, CA, CGA or CMA or other recognized accounting designation required.
- 4-5 years previous accounting experience required, preferably in a fast-paced accounting team.
- Experience developing or documenting accounting practices or processes, or developing training or guidance documents, a strong asset.
- Previous experience or exposure with the preparation of consolidations and necessary eliminations is a requirement
- Previous experience or exposure preparing consolidated financial statements with associated disclosures would be a strong asset
- Previous experience managing and supporting on year-end audits or liaising with external auditors, would be a strong asset
- Previous experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, would be a strong asset.
- Previous manufacturing or distribution experience an asset.
- Intermediate to advanced skills using MS Excel and solid skills in MS Office.
- Strong communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and comfort with multiple deadlines.
- Strong desire to learn new skills, improve processes, and continually develop existing skills and strengths.
- Competitive pay range
- Working for a well-established leader in the industry
- Benefits: health, dental and vision
- RRSP and DPSP programs.
Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.
Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed.
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