Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Accounting to join our team in Winnipeg, MB.

This is an exciting time to join People Corporation. Our high level of acquisition activity and our consistent organic growth continue to define and further enhance our benefits, pension, and HR products and services and how they are delivered to our clients. At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of group benefits, group retirement, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts provide valuable insight, and offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of our clients. The Assistant Manager, Accounting is an integral part of the accounting team responsible for providing accurate, timely, and relevant accounting information to internal stakeholders while driving standardization, process, and control improvements. The Assistant Manager, Accounting is also responsible for providing direction and supervision to the accounting staff and supporting the Accounting Manager on a day-to-day basis.

The Assistant Manager, Accounting will:

• Be responsible for the month end process for the accounting department. This includes adhering to People Corporation\'s accounting polices, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of results.
• Ensure that there are effective controls over the review and posting of all entries into Sage, including but not limited to:
  • Variable compensation for all applicable practices
  • Deferred revenue and other scheduled entries
  • Imports of results for all non-integrated practices
• Work closely with the Senior Accountants to ensure that all the monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for all practices are completed in a timely manner
• Support the Accounting Manager in ensuring that newly acquired practices are effectively integrated. This includes:
  • Ensuring all tasks on the Integrations Checklist are completed
  • Reviewing accounting processes with each practice to ensure consistency with IFRS
  • Understanding accounting requirements for new practices and ensure that they are effectively integrated into current processes
• Lead the coordination of supporting documentation required during the annual audit process, as well as quarterly reporting
• Work closely with the FP&A team and operational team to ensure that they have visibility and understanding regarding the financial results of their practices
• Provide coaching, training, mentorship, and support to the team
• Support Accounting Manager with ad hoc projects and activities within the region or business unit as required

To be successful as an Assistant Manager, Accounting with People Corporation, you will need:

• To be an active CPA member with 4+ years of work experience with a major accounting firm or other relevant finance and accounting experience
• 2 years of managerial experience
• Post-Secondary education in accounting or related field
• Experience in Sage 300, Oracle or other ERP system is required

All-star candidates will have:

• Strong communication skills both written and oral. Able to build effective relationships and work within and across functions
• A high level of independence, accountability, reliability, adaptability, and innovation in accomplishing day-to-day work and long-term goals
• The ability to lead, develop, and mentor a team and drive performance
• To demonstrate strength in planning and organizing the actions and priorities of others (and self), including managing, and coordinating tasks, and project plans according to approved principles and within agreed parameters
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

What\'s in it for you:

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations
• Competitive compensation

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders. Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we\'re committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com