Manager, Accounting Operations

• Location: Langley, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13904
• Salary: CA$120,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is confidentially and exclusively engaged with a well-established, privately held construction and real estate development organization in the Lower Mainland to recruit a Manager, Accounting Operations.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role within a vertically integrated business operating across construction, development, and property ownership, with active projects throughout BC and Alberta. The successful candidate will act as a player-coach, owning accounting operations end-to-end while leading and developing a small, capable team.

The Opportunity

This role sits at the intersection of construction accounting, development finance, and operational leadership. You’ll partner closely with Finance leadership, construction, and development teams to ensure accurate reporting, disciplined controls, and a high standard of internal service delivery.

If you enjoy building strong teams, improving processes, and owning complex accounting environments rather than just supervising from a distance, this role will suit you well.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 3+ accounting professionals in a player-coach capacity

• Take full ownership of Accounting Operations outcomes, including accountability for results and issues

• Proactively plan resourcing around peak periods and critical deadlines

• Balance multiple priorities while consistently meeting deliverables

• Model organizational values through day-to-day leadership and collaboration

Accounting Operations

• Act as the primary Accounting Operations contact for internal and external stakeholders, delivering a high-touch, professional service standard

• Partner with the Director of Finance to execute the global month-end close calendar

• Oversee vendor and customer issue resolution within defined service timelines

• Own related-party reconciliations across all entities

• Own capital stack and development/property reconciliations between the trial balance and project reporting

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and month-end journal entries

• Partner with construction and development teams to ensure timely billing and accurate job costing

• Maintain strong controls around purchase orders, receipts, and payables (3-way matching)

• Own regulatory filings and ensure full compliance with CRA requirements

• Contribute to the ongoing maturity and quality of the Accounting Operations function

Financial Reporting

• Lead month-end and year-end processes, from planning through review

• Prepare and review internal and external financial statements under ASPE

• Lead the development and maintenance of accounting policies

Process Improvement & Systems

• Act as the subject-matter expert on accounting systems and internal controls

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting quality

• Support system enhancements or implementations as required

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience

• 3+ years of people management or team leadership experience

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or equivalent)

• CPA designation

• Direct experience in construction and/or real estate development accounting

• Strong understanding of job costing, related-party accounting, and multi-entity environments

Why This Role

• Senior-level ownership without large-company bureaucracy

• Exposure to both construction operations and real estate development

• Stable, long-term role within a disciplined and growing private organization

• Opportunity to shape systems, processes, and team capability

To learn more or explore this opportunity in confidence, contact MatchBox Consulting Group directly.
All inquiries will be handled discreetly.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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