Accounting Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY  

Apply principles of accounting to analyze and interpret enterprise-wide financial information and prepare reports and financial statements. They will also directly manage the activities of professional staff engaged in sub-process steps in support of the overall business. This position will be the end-to-end accounting process owner for the Puresource Canadian business unit. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Compile, analyze, and interpret financial information for domestic and international entities, to prepare monthly closing entries and supporting analysis. Identify trends, control deficiencies, or improvement opportunities and formulate action plans as appropriate to implement improvements. 

Responsible for the monthly consolidation of the NOW Health Group income statements, balance sheet, and cash flow reports. Ensure accurate reporting and group elimination entries in compliance with GAAP.

Lead the analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including balancing to sub-ledgers where indicated (A/P, A/R, and Inventory). Lead monthly review of trial balance and Puresource financials with Finance Leadership Team.

Responsible for cash management reporting to the CFO and Controller. This includes development and maintenance of a cash flow forecasting model. Duties also include analysis of bank fees and monthly bank statement reconciliation.

Support Treasury functions by maintaining appropriate cash balances in operating accounts. Recommend and initiate cash transfers necessary to fund daily operations. 

Partner with tax department to ensure timely delivery of financial data in support of quarterly dividend and tax payments made to, or on the behalf of, shareholders.

Working knowledge of average costing is required to support manufacturing facilities in terms of monthly costing calculations as well as ongoing reporting and analysis.

Actively participate in maintaining and updating accounting policies and procedures.

Interface frequently with outside consultants in support of financial audits and/or company valuations.

Benefits At a Glance 2026 

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety procedures. Responsible for safety performance in respective area. Responsible for incident investigations, job hazard analyses, risk assessments, inspections, training, employee involvement, and enforcement of workplace health and safety policies and requirements. Acts as the primary communicator of safety information in the department. Encourages employees’ participation in the safety effort. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Directly supervise professional staff engaged in the financial transaction support, analysis, and results reporting functions of the company. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of five years of related progressive experience, previous managerial experience is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and auditors.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Strong attention to detail is required to be successful in this position. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages with a high level of accuracy.

REASONING ABILITY  

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to write and use the telephone and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.