Accounting Manager (15 month Contract)

Job Title: Accounting Manager (15-Month Maternity Leave Contract)
Location: Remote (Canada) - Preference for Pacific Time Zone (PST)
Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract (15 months)
ABOUT EPAC FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
ePac, LLC is focused solely on the quick turnaround, short run flexible packaging market. With multiple locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Indonesia. ePac is the first company ever to be developed from the ground up around the latest wide-web digital printing technology. ePac is built to harness the full power of digital technology, today and in the future.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Accounting Manager to join our team for a 15-month contract, providing coverage for a maternity leave. In this role, you will be a key partner to the Controller, supporting all aspects of our accounting and financial reporting. This is a fully remote position ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and excels at improving processes and taking initiative.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Reporting: Assist the Controller in preparing the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes, including the generation of accurate financial statements.
• Reconciliations: Own the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including daily bank reconciliations and complex intercompany transactions across our various plants.
• Tax Compliance: Manage all commodity tax filings (GST, PST, HST, QST) and assist in the review of corporate tax returns (T2) and related party transaction forms (T106).
• Treasury & Corporate: Handle cross-border dividend entries and assist with the review of investment income slips (T5).
• Asset & Debt Management: Prepare and maintain roll-forward schedules for fixed assets, debt, and lease payments, ensuring proper accounting treatment.
• Analysis & Reporting: Support investor reporting, plant performance analysis, and prepare ad hoc reports as required.
• Audit & Compliance: Play a key role in ensuring company-wide GAAP compliance and assist with the preparation of work papers for year-end external audits.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Participate actively in the annual budget process and contribute to interim forecasting.
• Team Support: Provide guidance and support to the AP and AR departments for proper coding and process adherence.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
   

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate environment. A CPA designation is strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Strong general ledger accounting background, with experience in a multi-currency manufacturing environment being a significant asset.
• System Skills: Expert-level spreadsheet skills in both MS Excel and Google Sheets.
• ERP Skills: Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills, a high degree of accuracy, and impeccable attention to detail.
• Autonomy & Drive: A motivated self-starter; ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Collaborative Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to thrive in a remote team environment, using tools like Google Meet, Chat, and Email effectively.

• A competitive salary for a contract position.
• 15 paid vacation days plus provincial statutory holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package including company-paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Participation in our employee profit-sharing program.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work environment.

Note : The contract would be subject to extension based on performance.