Director of Accounting
About Avenir Energy Ltd.
Avenir Energy Ltd. is one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing propane distribution companies. We are a fast-paced, customer-focused, field-based business with operations across the country and a commitment to excellence. With over 400 dedicated team members, we are driven to become the propane distributor of choice in North America.
At Avenir Energy, we offer a dynamic, respectful, and collaborative work environment where every team member plays a key role in our success. As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
Comprehensive Benefits: Full coverage for health, dental, paramedical, and life insurance, including virtual healthcare.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for you and your family to help improve health and well-being.
Retirement Planning: RRSP and TFSA options with employer-matching contributions to help you plan for your financial future.
Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation, floater days, and flexible time-off programs to ensure you have time to recharge.
Incentive Programs: Annual performance-based rewards for both individual and company achievements.
Avenir Energy’s Director of Accounting is responsible for balance sheet integrity, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all assets, liabilities, and equity. The Director of Accounting will partner with senior leadership to support decision-making, manage risk, and enhance profitability in a high-volume, asset-intensive, and highly regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Direct and oversee the accounting department, including accounts payable, general ledger and tax functions.
Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and external stakeholders.
Support strategic decision-making through analysis of profitability, cash flow, and financial forecasts.
Ensure alignment of accounting practices with the company’s strategic and operational goals.
Developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency in financial operations.
Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS.
Reconciling cash accounts with bank statements to ensure accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve any issues in a timely manner.
Together with our outsourced tax expert, ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal tax regulations. Preparing and filing tax returns and coordinating with external auditors and tax consultants.
Technology & Process Improvement
Oversee financial systems (ERP, fuel management/accounting software, dispatch and logistics systems) to ensure integration and accuracy.
Drive automation and process improvements in financial reporting and compliance functions.
Leadership & Team Development
Manage and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Establish clear performance goals and provide professional development opportunities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, IT and sales to support the business with accurate financial insights.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
8+ years of experience in progressive finance leadership roles
2+ years leadership experience
CPA Designation
Strong communications, technology, analytical and management skills
Knowledge of NetSuite and/or IFRS
Knowledge of Canadian tax and reporting compliance
Knowledge & Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Energetic, passionate individual, who is able to clearly articulates ideas, opinions and information and able to make data-driven decisions
Works effectively with others to achieve positive results
Summarizes information concisely and clearly identifies key elements, patterns, results or relationships; utilizes data to draw conclusions and make fact-based decisions
Coordinates and organizes resources and people in efficient and effective ways to accomplish larger strategies and goals
Provides direct, honest and fair feedback and related actions
Bilingual English/French speaking is an asset
Avenir Energy is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. By applying for a position with Avenir Energy, you understand that we use third party systems and recruiting agencies that may employ the use of Artificial Intelligence within their programs for finding, screening, assessing, and/or selecting candidates. You also understand that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of appropriate background checks. The type of checks performed is determined by the role and Avenir Energy’s employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks you are required to complete. We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.