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Accounting Manager - Michels Canada
@ Michels Corporation
Nisku, Alberta
Overview
Michels Canada is hiring an Accounting Manager in Nisku, Alberta, to oversee the accounting department and the accurate preparation and reporting of financial information across multiple entities. The role leads the accounting team, manages month-end and year-end close, and drives improvements to financial processes, controls and systems. The posting describes a full-time permanent position with competitive total compensation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team
- Oversee general ledger, reconciliations and month-end and year-end close
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Develop and maintain internal controls and financial processes
- Support annual external audits and partner with IT on financial systems
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline
- 7-10 years of progressive financial systems experience
- Previous leadership or management experience
- Experience with ERP platforms and reporting tools
- Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards
- Advanced Excel proficiency
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance |
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Michels Corporation
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Full company description
Established in 1959 in Brownsville, WI, Michels is an international leader in energy and infrastructure construction. Through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and an understanding of our customers’ current and future needs, Michels has expanded into the civil, energy, energy transition and renewables, foundations, marine, transportation, and water and wastewater industries. Michels is a proud, family owned and operated company. We build solutions for safe, modern infrastructure throughout the world. Our engineering, procurement and construction services are supported by 8,000 people, 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment, more than 50 offices in the United States, and operations in Canada, Australia, and Europe. In 2023, Michels was named the 32nd largest contractor on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 list.
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- Other recorded names
- Michels Corporation
- Specialties
- Utility Construction
- Direct Pipe
- Pipeline Construction
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- Paving
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- Custom Crushing
- Pipe Fabrication
- Solar
- and Trenchless Construction
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Established in 1959 in Brownsville, WI, Michels is an international leader in energy and infrastructure construction. Through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and an understanding of our customers’ current and future needs, Michels has expanded into the civil, energy, energy transition and renewables, foundations, marine, transportation, and water and wastewater industries. Michels is a proud, family owned…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Brownsville, WI |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1959 |
| Specialties | Utility ConstructionDirect PipePipeline ConstructionWind Farm ConstructionHorizontal Directional DrillingCommunicationsPowerTunnelingRoad BuildingPaving |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Accounting Manager
Full-time Permanent
Nisku, AB
Work with people who treat you like friends.
Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.
Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.
About us
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor specializing in energy, infrastructure, and construction. Headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, we also operate offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.
The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned, global construction organization with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany, headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.
Description
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department and ensuring the accurate preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial information across multiple entities. This role provides leadership to the accounting team while driving continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support organizational objectives
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team by providing guidance, performance feedback, training, and support.
- Collaborate with Finance leadership and business partners to support departmental and organizational objectives.
- Oversee the general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including financial reporting, analysis, and reconciliations.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting reports.
- Research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting matters while providing recommendations to leadership.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial processes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
- Partner with Information Technology and business stakeholders to support financial systems, reporting tools, and technology initiatives.
- Support annual external audits by coordinating schedules, deliverables, and audit requirements.
- Provide financial information and support to operational and departmental leaders to assist with business decision-making.
- Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 7-10 years of progressive financial systems experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA designation is preferred.
- Previous leadership or management experience. Experience in the construction industry is preferred.
- Experience working with financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools.
- Experience leading financial systems implementations or process improvement initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, Canadian accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Benefits
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/.
It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: [email protected].
No recruitment agencies, please!
**Please be aware! **
It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:
- Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
- All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com or @michels.us.
- Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
- We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.
We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to [email protected].
Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply.
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