Accounting Manager

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

As an Accounting Manager, you will plan, organize and manage the delivery of accounting services for a variety of operations including retail, food services, social funds, sports clubs, recreation programs, financial services and museums.

As the local Accounting Manager, you will interpret and advise on accounting and administrative policies and monitor policy compliance. You will analyze operating results and develop specific recommendations to help entities address adverse trends or changes in operations. You will prepare and review information for financial statements and for briefs to management and senior military officers. You will provide guidance and training to employees, managers, and senior military officers on accounting/finance related topics/programs. You will report unusual trends or activities to senior managers for further investigation and recommend revisions to existing policy, programs and procedures to address evolving needs.

This role requires the ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks which have fixed monthly deadlines. Strong computer skills; including knowledge of Excel, great customer service skills and an aptitude to learn are important.

In this fast-paced environment, everyone works as one team. If you adapt well to improving business processes, thrive in a customer-focused environment, have excellent organizational and communication skills and have a positive attitude, this is the role for you!

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field AND several years of experience in accounting, or a related field

AND

Accounting designation such as Certified General Accountant (CGA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Chartered Accountant (CA), an asset

Experience

In planning, organizing, and delivering accounting services
In providing finance and accounting related advice
In applying and interpreting policies, procedures and provincial/federal legislation
In personnel administration
In budget administration
In planning and conducting presentations
In the preparation of financial statements and analysis

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advanced

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CFAppreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

Join the financial management and accounting team that underpins the success of CFMWS operations. CFMWS Finance provides relevant, reliable and cost-effective financial services that are the foundation of all programs supporting the Canadian Armed Forces and their families.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

If there are no qualified local candidates, internal candidates may be eligible for relocation benefits.

02 September 2025

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.