Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting Services

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

As Senior Manager for Corporate Accounting Services, you will oversee accounting processes and services for our corporate entities which include retail operations, financial services, banking, centrally funded morale and welfare operations, pension, benefits and real property management. As senior manager, you will provide accounting control over the organization's assets and liabilities. You will receive, safeguard and disburse funds while planning, coordinating and managing the production and preparation of internal and audited financial statements. You will compile financial statistics for briefings to senior management showing progress, conditions and results.

You will analyze operating results and make specific recommendations to management, designed to adapt to adverse trends or changes in operations, to reduce costs and/or improve profits. You will monitor cash flow and advise on required action for delinquent or excessive/under-utilized receivables and payables. You will oversee classification and recording of financial transactions and financial record maintenance and retention.

This role requires the ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks which have fixed monthly deadlines. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Excel, great customer service skills and an aptitude to learn are important.

In this fast-paced environment, everyone works as one team. If you adapt well to improving business processes, thrive in a customer-focused environment, have excellent organizational and communication skills, and have a positive attitude, this is the role for you!

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related field AND a few years of experience in accounting

AND

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Experience

In financial management

In developing and writing of financial (accounting) policy and/or operating procedures

In interpretation and application of policies, accounting standards and Federal/Provincial regulations

In personnel administration and managing teams

In reviewing and analyzing financial data/reports

In developing and implementing solutions for finance/accounting issues

In Caseware Working Papers and Caseview, an asset

In leading audit engagements, an asset

In preparing audited financial statements, an asset

In assisting in the development of strategy, an asset

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advanced

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

Consideration will be given to candidates outside of the National Capital Region (NCR) but you must reside and work from anywhere within Canada. In accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, by presenting your candidacy for this role, you confirm that you meet this criteria.

July 29, 2024

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.