ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Wilsons is a dominant independent marketer of petroleum products in Atlantic Canada. It operates in three main business segments: Retail gasoline outlets; Wholesale Petroleum; and Home Heating. Celebrating 100 years in business, Wilsons believes in being the most efficient retailer and wholesaler, by offering unique and innovative products and services in a flexible manner, and by building strong relationships with our customers and the community.

Our client, Wilson Fuel Co. Limited, has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a results driven Accounting Manager to join their Senior Management Team based in Halifax, NS.  As a senior member of the Corporate Accounting Group with an operational support role, the successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting and analysis.  They will also be expected to increase the overall efficiency of the business by directly assisting the operations team.  Some travel is required.

Scope of Role

• Maintain accounting systems for all customer groups
• Prepare and assess Capital Budgets
• Provide ongoing financial and business analysis
• Produce timely financial statements and reports
• Perform system and account audits
• Provide advise and direction of accounting systems
• Assist in management of clerical staff

What you Bring

• Professional Accounting Designation; either CA, CMA or CGA
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a multi faceted, fast paced environment
• Knowledge of Sedona Office, InfoSys, S2000 and Navision Financials considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent professionalism, leadership and time management skills
• Successful implementation of performance management processes
• Coach and manage to high performance standards

Our client offers a competitive compensation along with a strong benefits package. 

If you are interested it this opportunity, please apply online to www.burke-assoc.com or please

call Bev McCann at (902) 425 5305 or Janet Ford at  (902) 425 5580 for more information.

We would like to thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.