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Accounting Team Lead

Type: Temporary
Compensation: C$40 - C$46 / hour
Location: Vancouver

Temporary Contract: Until Mid-July

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Operations and Technology. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do - which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover suitable professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles.

THE ROLE

We are currently partnering with a well-established public sector organization to recruit an experienced Accounting Team Lead to join their Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial responsibilities with team leadership, process improvement and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in supporting financial operations, reporting cycles, budgeting and continuous improvement initiatives within a complex and fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the accounting team and wider finance function with technical expertise and guidance
  • Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting processes
  • Prepare reconciliations, schedules, forecasts and financial reports
  • Analyse financial results, investigate variances and recommend corrective actions
  • Assist with budgeting processes, planning and financial analysis
  • Improve systems, controls and accounting procedures
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, budget holders, auditors, suppliers and external partners
  • Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis for internal and external audiences
  • Provide leadership, training and oversight to accounting support staff where required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • CPA qualified with progressive accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP; exposure to Public Sector Accounting Standards would be an asset
  • Proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting
  • Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft or similar platforms
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement and attention to detail

Why Apply?

  • Join a respected organisation making a meaningful impact in the community
  • Broad and varied role with leadership responsibility
  • Stable long-term opportunity with immediate start available
  • Collaborative and professional finance environment
  • Competitive hourly rate and strong work-life balance

Interested?

If you are a qualified accountant looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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