Manager of Accounting (Operations)

The Highfield Investment Group is a diverse private holding company with operational interests in real estate, industrial and residential development, hospitality, oilfield services and the thoroughbred horse racing industries.

The company’s holdings are managed by a small team of executives with an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic and an unwavering passion for business and the opportunities it presents.

We are currently recruiting for a Manager of Accounting (Operations) ( 15 -18-month maternity leave coverage ) to join our dynamic and innovative team.

This position will work to ensure the financial health of the company, and its related affiliates, partnerships and joint ventures.

In return, the company offers a competitive base salary, gain sharing program and benefit package along with the opportunity to broaden your exposure to multiple industries and businesses.

Reporting to the Controller, Head Office, the Manager of Accounting, Operations, will be responsible for the forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and treasury for our corporate holdings, as well as the daily operational accounting functions to ensure efficient operations.

The key to your success is to understand our business operations and how the projects effect our investment strategy and planning.

You are an innovative, self-starter with the ability to lead and motivate others, while taking the initiative to improve processes, analysis and reporting practices.

Along with your day to day duties, you may be managing special projects and a variety of other accounting functions. You must be able to manage multiple tasks and duties, while meeting daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly deadlines, in a consistent manner.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications :

Have a minimum of 5 years’ leadership / management experience in increasingly responsible finance and accounting roles, with a CPA designation.

Experience in forecasting and budgeting would be an asset

• The ability to provide mentorship and coaching to a high potential team
• Maintain current technical knowledge by attending educational sessions, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional associations
• A self-starter and team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
• A keen ability to adapt to and manage change to ensure continued success of a dynamic, growing company.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), and other relevant accounting software, Yardi and CaseWare considered strong assets
• Good analytical ability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work self-sufficiently, with minimum supervision or instruction.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with high standards, excellent interpersonal skills and a professional approach

If you feel you are the positive team player we are looking for, please forward your resume and cover letter to the HR@highfieldig.

ca. Please check out our website at www.highfieldig.ca. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.