About this role
Who are we?
Big Box Outlet Store has been a Canadian family-owned business since 1985. The core of our brand is to make everyday life more affordable, and we remain true to our roots. We are experts at finding brand-name items through our reverse logistics and other purchasing channels, to sell quality consumer products to customers at heavily discounted prices.
Currently, with over 21 stores and over 500 team members. Big Box Outlet Store has plans to grow across Canada, and we are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused people who share our mission and want to join our team. Our Finance Department currently has the following career opportunities in our Abbotsford, BC office.
Position Overview
The Accounting Manager is a permanent, full-time senior member of the Finance team, reporting to the CFO. This role holds primary responsibility for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the organization?s financial operations, overseeing all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and compliance across the company.
The Accounting Manager leads and develops the accounting team, providing direction and oversight on full-cycle accounting activities including financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, tax compliance, and year-end audit preparation. This role ensures that all financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards and internal controls, and that reporting cycles are completed accurately and on schedule.
As a trusted leader within the Finance function, the Accounting Manager serves as a key business partner to department heads and senior leadership, translating financial data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making. This position offers an experienced accounting professional the opportunity to drive process improvement, build a high-performing team, and play a central role in the financial health of the organization.
Why will you be a good fit for this role?
Education
- Bachelor?s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- CPA designation or equivalent.
Experience
- Minimum of 5?7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity overseeing an accounting team.
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting and financial reporting within a high-volume, multi-location organization is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in the retail industry is a significant asset, contributing to a faster understanding of the business context, reporting environment, and operational complexity.
- Proven track record of leading year-end close processes and managing external audit or review engagements.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems is required; experience with Microsoft Great Plains (Dynamics GP) is considered a strong asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIF formulas, and other data analysis functions essential to financial reporting and management.
- Experience with financial reporting tools and business intelligence platforms is an asset.
- Proficiency in leveraging AI-powered tools and technologies to enhance accounting processes, automate routine tasks, improve financial data analysis, support reporting, and drive efficiency, while ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and appropriate professional oversight.
Why should you join our team?
- Competitive Salary range from $100,000 to $110,000 based on experience.
- Extended Health & Dental benefit from the first day
- Group RRSP from the first day
- GYM membership subsidy
- Employee discount on in-store purchases
- Free Parking
- Opportunity to directly impact strategy and growth in a fast-paced retail environment
- Plenty of opportunities to learn and grow your career while developing your skills
- We are a growing business with aspirations to become a national