Director of Corporate Accounting:

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative senior finance leader to oversee Corporate Accounting, Payroll, and key financial reporting functions across a diverse, multi‑entity organization. This role is ideal for a relationship‑builder who leads with professionalism, service, and strong communication skills, and who thrives in developing high‑performing teams. You will partner closely with the CFO and cross‑functional leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Team ManagementProvide strategic leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the Accounting team and broader Finance organization.Foster a supportive, collaborative, and service‑oriented culture in partnership with the CFO.Directly oversee the Corporate Accounting team and the Payroll & Benefits Administration team.Build team capability through coaching, training, and performance management.Core Functional ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial ReportingOversee accounting practices for all investment‑based operations, including construction and design entities, capital corporations, development businesses, joint ventures, partnerships, and real estate holdings (including property tax administration).Lead consolidation activities across all required levels of the organizational structure.Prepare and issue external financial statements at both entity and consolidated levels.Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations within Corporate Accounting’s scope.Ensure accurate accounting for business acquisitions and combinations in collaboration with Legal, Tax, and other internal teams.Audit, Compliance & ControlsLead and coordinate external audits across the organization.Oversee preparation and submission of bank reporting required under loan agreements.Partner with the Director of Management Accounting to:Execute timely and accurate period‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closes.Resolve audit findings, discrepancies, and compliance issues.Strengthen internal controls and safeguard financial reporting integrity.Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and policy updates.Payroll & Benefits OversightSupervise the Payroll & Benefits team to ensure:Accurate and consistent compensation and benefits processing.Effective administration of all bonus and incentive programs (operational bonuses, STIP, and others).Strong collaboration with HR and Legal on employment‑related practices.A reliable and positive employee experience.Cross‑Functional CollaborationPartner with FP&A to prepare and distribute period‑end financial reports that support informed decision‑making across business units.Support the CFO in managing the organization’s property and liability insurance portfolio.Provide leadership for the Financial Accounting system (D365), ensuring accurate and efficient financial data management.Collaborate with FP&A and the CFO on ownership and board‑level reporting.Support senior leadership with special projects as needed.Continuous ImprovementChampion a culture of service excellence, automation, and process optimization.Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce duplication, and elevate the effectiveness of all finance functions.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; CPA designation preferred.10+ years of progressively senior experience in Finance or Accounting, including team leadership.Strong knowledge of Canadian private company GAAP (ASPE).Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset.Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across teams.Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff.Self‑motivated, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $165000.00 - $185000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,BC.

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\n À propos d'Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.\n

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Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

\n\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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