Accounting Manager | Full-Time | Vancouver Island Conference Centre

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  • Nanaimo, BC
  • $80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
Oak View Group:Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Position Summary:The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll review, and financial reporting. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supports event settlement and reporting processes, and maintains strong internal controls.The Accounting Manager works closely with the Director of Finance and operational departments to support financial decision-making and ensure timely and accurate reporting.This role pays an annual salary of $80,000 CADBenefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and statutory holidays).This position will remain open until June 12, 2026. About the Venue:Nanaimo British Columbia is a jewel of a port city overlooking the Salish Sea and the coastal mainland mountains. The city is a transportation gateway and business hub for central and northern Vancouver Island. Meetings make sense here.The Vancover Island Conference Center is the largest meeting space for event planners in the region. This multiple award-winning building has 38,000 Sq Ft of flexible event space all within walking distance to nearby hotels, restaurants, boutiques, museums & art galleries.From a versatile ballroom/trade show floor, nine multi-purpose meeting rooms to two reception lobbies, the VICC can accommodate up to 1,450 people. Responsibilities:Accounting Operations
  • Oversee all core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
  • Review and approve bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
  • Review and approve monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for review by the Director of Finance.
  • Implement and maintain effective accounting controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
Team Leadership and Support
  • Hire, train, and supervise the Accounting Assistant, providing guidance and oversight to ensure efficient operations.
  • Support Human Resources functions as needed, including maintaining employee records, administering benefits, and assisting with recruitment.
Employee Relations & Policy
  • Support performance managment processes.
  • Partner with the HRBP on workplace investigations and diciplinary documentation
  • Liaison with the union.
Other
  • Support financial analysis and special projects as required.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the General Manager.
Qualifications:
  • Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Progress toward a professional accounting designation (CPA) preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility, preferably within the facility management, events, or entertainment industry.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
  • Experience with SAGE accounting software and ADP payroll processing preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Effective communication and customer service skills.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

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