Job Title: Accounting Manager
Reports to: Senior Manager, Performance Management & Insights
Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position.
About the roleWe're looking for an Accounting Manager - Capital, Revenue & Special Projects, who will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. In this role, you'll oversee revenue, capital expenditures, fixed assets, and leases, while ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards. You'll also lead and develop a team of three direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Your leadership will be hands-on with month-end close activities, P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls, as well as supporting external and internal audits. This is a great opportunity to make an impact by streamlining processes, strengthening controls, and ensuring financial accuracy across critical areas of the business.
What You'll Do:- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of three accounting professionals, supporting their growth and ensuring strong team performance.
- Manage month-end close activities for revenue, capital expenditures, fixed assets, and leases-ensuring accuracy and timely completion (C+3 days).
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and other reporting prepared by your team.
- Oversee revenue recognition and lease accounting (ASC 842 / IFRS 16), including setup, schedules, remeasurements, and reporting.
- Maintain and manage the fixed asset register (additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation).
- Manage Capex accounting, including tracking, capitalization, and reporting of capital projects.
- Implement and maintain accounting policies, practices, and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls (ICFR).
- Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing documentation, addressing control gaps, and supporting remediation activities.
- Provide analytical support and reporting as needed to inform decision-making across the business.
What You'll Bring:- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent education and experience).
- CPA designation is required.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud, SAP, or EPM applications is an asset.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP standards.
- Strong technical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Proven ability to document processes, prepare technical memos, and communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to research, problem solve and escalate when needed.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to balance multiple priorities.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams.
Additional Requirements:- This is a hybrid position. You will primarily work remotely, with an expectation to be on-site 3 days per week to collaborate with colleagues and support business needs.
Why Join Us?At LifeLabs, your work has a meaningful impact. You'll be joining a collaborative team that values accuracy, accountability, and innovation in financial practices. We provide opportunities for professional growth, encourage new ideas, and support a healthy work-life balance. If you're looking for a role where you can contribute your expertise while continuing to develop, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer: Salary range: $96,255 - $122,727 CAD annually (commensurate with experience)
#LI-MP1LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
- Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Vacation and Wellness Days
- Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
