Director of Accounting

at  Avenir Energy ltd

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Avenir Energy Ltd. is the second largest and fastest growing propane distribution company in Canada. We are a fast moving, customer facing, field-based business operating coast to coast, with a focus on excellence. We strive to be the undisputed propane leader in North America, and our 400+ team members are driving us consistently closer to that goal.
Avenir Energy’s Director of Accounting is responsible to ensure balance sheet integrity, for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all assets, liabilities, and equity. This involves:
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Financial Reporting: Preparing and presenting accurate financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and other financial reports to management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

• Tax Compliance: Together with our outsourced tax expert ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations. Preparing and filing tax returns, and coordinating with external auditors and tax consultants.
• General Ledger Management: Maintaining and overseeing the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting and tax standards. Knowledge of US GAAP would be an asset.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Supervising the processing of invoices, payments, and receipts, and ensuring timely collection of receivables and payment of liabilities. Manage accounts payable master data.
• Inventory: Leading inventory counts and reconciling inventory records with actual stock levels to ensure accurate reporting and minimize discrepancies.
• Fixed Assets: Leading fixed asset counts, ensuring proper tracking, valuation, and recording of fixed assets, and managing asset depreciation schedules.
• Cash: Reconciling cash accounts with bank statements to ensure accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve any issues in a timely manner.
• Internal Controls: Developing and implementing internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure financial data integrity, and prevent fraud as well as prevent errors and misstatements in the financial statements.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinating with internal and external auditors, ensuring all audit requirements are met, and implementing recommendations from audit findings.
• Team Leadership: Managing and training the accounting team, setting goals, and ensuring professional development to maintain a high-performing team.
• Regulatory Compliance: Staying updated with changes in accounting and tax laws and standards, ensuring the company’s accounting practices are compliant with regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Policy Development: Developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency in financial operations.
• Liaison with Other Departments: Collaborating with other departments (such as HR, Sales, Operations) to provide financial insights and support for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 10+ years of experience in progressive finance leadership roles
• 2+ years leadership experience
• CPA Designation
• Solid communications, technology, analytical and management skills
• Knowledge of NetSuite or USA Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Canadian Tax and reporting compliance

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic, passionate individual, who is able to clearly articulates ideas, opinions and information and able to make data-driven decisions
• Works effectively with others to achieve positive results
• Summarizes information concisely and clearly identifies key elements, patterns, results or relationships; utilizes data to draw conclusions and make fact-based decisions
• Coordinates and organizes resources and people in efficient and effective ways to accomplish larger strategies and goals
• Provides direct, honest and fair feedback and related actions

• Bilingual English/French speaking is an asset

  Avenir Energy is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. By applying for a position with Avenir Energy, you understand that we use third party systems and recruiting agencies that may employ the use of Artificial Intelligence within their programs for finding, screening, assessing, and/or selecting candidates. You also understand that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of appropriate background checks. The type of checks performed is determined by the role and Avenir Energy’s employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks you are required to complete. We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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