Accounting Supervisor Job at AltaML
AltaML is a leading North American applied AI company with extensive experience in building and operationalizing AI solutions. We call our business model Invent and Scale, from industry agnostic to industry focused, which encompasses focus and domain expertise combined with an ability to understand workflows and how to get to generalizability with data. AltaML has multiple functional disciplines and joint ventures.
We are a company like no other – we believe in making small bets, failing fast, and being better together. We are looking for creative problem-solvers who obsess about the customer to find wins across different industries.
We don’t hire for fit; we hire to add. We are looking for people who play our core values of being: Agile, Gritty Humble, and Happy. If you’re passionate about AI/ML, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to work with a diverse team of wickedly smart people, we want to hear from you!
“This is not your ordinary finance department! Our incredible team is responsible for accounting (payroll, payables/receivables, financial statements), financial planning (forecasting, budgeting and funding) and projects, plus they have the grit and agility to support our subsidiaries as our product ideas launch into new ventures. This is a team of exceptional people who aren’t afraid to take on new challenges and are willing to mentor colleagues along the way.”
The Accounting Supervisor will work closely with the Controller and one other qualified accountant to ensure the daily operations of our accounting department. You will be responsible for managing various financial processes including financials and bookings, bank reconciliations and accounts receivable/payable. Your ultimate goal would be ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our financial management. In order to succeed in this role, you must have the ability to solve problems and work with other members of our company’s accounting team. This is a dynamic role with responsibilities listed below split between other senior members on the team and will require cross training and cross coverage for career growth and also vacation coverage. We envision the appropriate candidate to start with revenue related or expense related and then alternate responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to learn various finance functions and gain experience in all aspects of business management.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for reviewing all financial and accounting operations including:
- Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Project revenue recognition, In-house payroll, Intercompany transactions, Accounting for investments (cost, equity, consolidation methods),
- Monthly close process review - including work in progress, Capital asset depreciation, Unearned revenue, Bank reconciliation, and foreign exchange transactions, Consolidation of entities including JV’s / Account reconciliations
Manage staff as required while helping in their career development- Analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises. Support as required with US GAAP for our US subsidiary.
- Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
- Liaise with external auditors and provide audit support as required
- Determination of appropriate sales tax rates, and completion of government remittances
- Foreign exchange transactions, and support with future hedging opportunities
- Assist with financial data and grant financing applications and reporting
- Assist with compilation of monthly financial reporting, including budget-to-actual and financial statement variance analysis, as required
- Work with various business units on projects (financial modeling / FP&A/ system implementations, efficiency initiatives) as required
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 4-5 years of experience in an accounting role. Public accounting experience or Tech industry experience is desirable.
- Sound knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises and/or International Financial Reporting Standards. US GAAP knowledge helpful
- Strong problem solving, and analytical skills. Individual will be responsible for certain financial functions and is expected to manage these responsibilities and escalate when assistance is needed.
- Willingness to work in a hybrid environment with staff located in Edmonton and Toronto.
- Work life balance is encouraged but there will be times during month end or year end where extra hours will be required to close the books or complete the audit.
- Must be detailed oriented with strong time management skills in order to deliver on deadlines
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and an enterprise level accounting software
- Experience working with a fast paced scale-up environment or flexibility to manage multiple priorities (month end close, projects, adhoc requests)
Nice to Have's:
- Experience with NetSuite, Google Suite, and Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credits
- CPA designation (or in progress) is desirable
First Nations Acknowledgment
As this role is an opportunity in Edmonton, Alberta - AltaML would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6 Territory and that the City of Edmonton and all the people here are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including Cree, Dene (DEN–Ē), Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux (SO-TO), and Ojibwe (OJIB-WĒ). AltaML is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Treaty 6 is honoured and respected.
Equal Opportunities
AltaML is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
We Look for A-Players Who:
- Express our core values
- Are hungry for knowledge
- Want to learn new skills
- Are respectful
- Collaborate with others across the whole company
- Share knowledge with coworkers
- Educate and promote AI and ML concepts both internally and externally
- Have a high work ethic and are self-motivated
Our Perks:
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Uncapped Vacation - For all full time, permanent employees. Seriously, take the time you need - when you need it.
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Growth at lightning speed - Career progression like never before. You set the pace.
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Working with PhD and Master Level Colleagues - Endless conversations around the latest in Machine Learning and Applied AI.
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Competitive Benefits - For all full time, permanent employees.
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Our Culture:
You will be working in a high-paced environment focused on creating unique ML solutions to problems across multiple industries to generate impactful value. You will be working at a company with employees who have multiple years of industrial and academic experience in data science, software engineering, product development, and machine learning fields.
You will be able to experience a collaborative company culture, which means we believe in working hard, getting the job done, and enjoying the group social on Fridays. You’ll also get flexibility in where you work, what hours you work, how much vacation you take, and what you wear. We expect hard work but respect work/life balance.
So, however you identify and whatever background and experiences you bring, please apply if this is a role that would make you “tap dance to work” every day. We would love to add your biological uniqueness to our own! :-)
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