Heritage Co-op is inviting applications for a
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
For our Finance department located in Minnedosa, MB
What you?ll do: Reporting to the Vice President ? Finance & Risk, the Accounting Manager oversees the day?to?day accounting operations of Heritage Co-op, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls are in place, and compliance with regulatory and Co?op governance requirements. This role supports the financial health of the Co?op while aligning accounting practices with Co?op?s principles, member accountability, and community values.
The position also provides leadership to the accounting team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
Our core Values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility
Key Job Responsibilities include:
? Perform and oversee general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and inventory accounting of multiple business units.
? Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
? Ensure timely and accurate financial close processes
? Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and period forecasts
? Support long?term financial planning aligned with the co?op?s strategic goals
? Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and filing requirements
? Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies
? Coordinate year?end audits and liaise with external auditors
? Support risk management and fraud prevention initiatives
? Prepare financial information for management, board, and members
? Support patronage allocations, equity accounts, and member dividends (where applicable)
? Ensure transparency and accountability consistent with co?operative values
? Supervise and develop accounting staff
? Assign work, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are met
? Foster a collaborative, service?oriented team culture
? Support onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer within the team
? Identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and improved controls
? Support system implementations or upgrades
Who you are:
? Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or related field
? Minimum 6+ years of accounting experience
? Previous supervisory or leadership experience
? Experience in a co?operative, retail, agriculture, energy, or member?owned organization
? Experience with inventory?based accounting
? Familiarity with Canadian accounting standards and taxation
? Strong technical accounting and financial analysis.
? Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
? Leadership and people?management capability
? Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non?financial stakeholders
? Strong organizational and time?management skills
? Sound judgment and integrity
? Commitment to co?operative values and member service
? CPA designation (or working toward completion) is considered an asset
Competencies
? Financial Stewardship: Protects the financial interests of the co?op and its members
? Accountability & Integrity: Acts ethically and transparently
? Leadership: Builds capability, trust, and collaboration within the team
? Continuous Improvement: Seeks efficiencies and better ways of working
? Member Focus: Understands the unique financial needs of a member?owned organization
If you are interested in this position, please speak to your team leader and visit our job board at www.heritageco-op.crs click Careers-Join Our Team!
This position will remain open until filled.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. Please reach out to the Human Resources team to discuss your needs if you require accommodation.
What we offer:
A competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental. and an employer-contributed pension plan, matched at 6% of salary.
Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we?re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
Professional Development: We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 per year towards health/fitness purchases ? Heritage Co-op values Team Members? wellbeing.
At Heritage Co-op, we strive to be an employer of choice by creating a culture our Team Members want to be a part of and supporting a healthy work-life balance.
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