Fountain Tire is seeking a dedicated Accounting & Disbursements Manager to be a key player in our dynamic corporate accounting team based in our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office.
This vital role is responsible for leading full-cycle accounting procedures, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and will play a key role in developing a high‑performing accounting team. The role will also oversee ASPE and policy compliance, internal controls, stakeholder communication, process efficiencies, fraud prevention and improvements to technology and electronic payments.
What do we offer at Fountain Tire?
At Fountain Tire, we’re committed to supporting our Associates’ well-being and financial future. Together, these benefits reflect our core purpose: helping people get there – safely, sustainably, and successfully.
- Competitive salary: $100,000 to $115,000 per year
- A Short-Term Incentive Program with a target incentive of 15% to recognize your contributions to the organization
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision care, along with life insurance and short/long term disability programs
- Competitive RRSP matching program, helping you plan for a secure and successful retirement
- Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle and an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday
- Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts, and services at all Fountain Tire locations
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to the Disbursements Accounting team through effective performance management, daily coaching, and ongoing skill development.
- Monitor and support compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), company policies, procedures and established processes.
- Review and ensure accurate and timely completion of the month-end checklist and financial reporting
- Ensure timely communication of financial results to stakeholders
- Respond to inquiries in accordance with the communication policy
- Review balance sheet accounts and quarterly provisions for accuracy and reasonableness
- Lead the forecasting process and reflect material budget deviations in the full-year forecast
- Lead the budgeting process to support stakeholders and deliver the budget package on time
- Develop and manage the year-end plan ensuring specified deadlines are met
- Provide internal and external audit support as needed.
- Manage cheque-run payments to Fountain Tire Group vendors and service providers.
- Develop standard and ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and payment solutions to improve efficiency, reporting, fraud prevention and stakeholder experience.
What does it take to get on track?
- Professional accounting designation is required
- 7 years of related experience plus a minimum of 3 years in a leadership position is required.
- Demonstrated initiative in recognizing efficiencies and implementing process improvements
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to work with a variety of people in a team environment.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail to research and escalate issues.
- Solid organizational and time management skills to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Strong financial systems skills, with advanced proficiency in FP&A software and related reporting tools.
- Experience with Microsoft D365 would be considered a definite asset.
- Experience with Anaplan would be considered a definite asset.
At Fountain Tire, you would have a great place to work! If you’re a proactive and skilled finance professional looking to make a difference in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply online today!
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