Director of Accounting

We are seeking an accomplished and collaborative finance leader for the role of Director of Accounting. This role will support Canada-wide operations and will be based out of our Bolt HQ, located at 293029 James Jones Way #101, Balzac, AB T4A 0X1.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Director of Accounting will oversee a team of Controllers and Accounting professionals, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and the effectiveness of internal controls. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, this individual will partner closely with the Directors of FP&A and Treasury, as well as operational leaders across the business, to support profitable growth, operational excellence, and finance transformation initiatives.

This role is critical in establishing scalable accounting processes, maintaining strong financial governance, supporting acquisition integration activities, and building a high-performing finance organization capable of supporting continued growth across Canada.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Systems & ERP

Serve as the finance function's primary owner of ERP architecture, configuration, and system integrity, including integration of newly acquired business units.
Lead system enhancement and automation initiatives that improve reporting accuracy, close speed, and forecasting capability.
Partner with IT on system upgrades, data governance, and access controls affecting financial systems.
Champion adoption of tools and reporting platforms that support multi-site and multi-entity consolidation.

US GAAP & Technical Accounting

Own technical accounting positions and ensure company-wide compliance with US GAAP, including research and documentation for non-routine or complex transactions.
Review and approve significant judgments, estimates, and reserves; maintain supporting technical memos.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.
Serve as primary liaison to external auditors on technical accounting matters and financial statement audits.

SOX & Internal Controls

Own the design, documentation, and ongoing effectiveness of the SOX internal control framework.
Lead control testing cycles, remediation plans, and coordination with internal/external auditors on SOX compliance.
Maintain and enhance the treasury and disbursement control environment, including authorization matrices, dual-control protocols, and fraud-prevention safeguards.
Identify control gaps proactively and drive a culture of accountability and process discipline across finance.

Business Partnership & Operational Support

Collaborate closely with FP&A, Treasury, Operations, Sales, and functional leaders to ensure financial reporting accurately reflects business performance.
Support acquisition due diligence, accounting assessments, integration activities, and post-acquisition reporting requirements.
Provide accounting guidance and financial expertise for strategic projects, system implementations, and business transformation initiatives.
Partner with Finance leadership to support the implementation of best practices, automation opportunities, and continuous process improvements.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Controllers and Accounting professionals.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.
Support succession planning, talent acquisition, retention, and capability building across the accounting function.
Establish clear performance expectations and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Requirements:

A minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, including significant controllership, financial reporting, and accounting management responsibilities.
CPA designation required.
Experience leading accounting teams within a complex, multi-site, operationally intensive organization.
Preference given to candidates with experience in distribution, industrial, wholesale, manufacturing, or related B2B sectors.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, internal controls, audit practices, and financial governance frameworks.
Demonstrated experience as a super-user or functional owner of an ERP system (e.g., P21, CloudSuite Distribution, SAP, or similar), including system implementations or integrations.
Demonstrated experience managing external audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, business transformations, and system implementations.
Exceptional collaboration skills; proven ability to partner with diverse operational leadership
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to be self-disciplined in driving completion of tasks and daily activities.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and build scalable finance processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment characterized by growth, change, and continuous improvement.
High level of integrity, professional judgment, and attention to detail.
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational execution and long-term organizational objectives.