Transactional Accounting Lead

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Transactional Accounting Lead

Permanent Full-Time

Competitive, commensurate with experience

Head of Finance – North America

Reporting to the Head of Finance – North America, the Transactional Accounting Lead, otherwise commonly known as a Shared Service Lead, will be a member of the finance team overseeing the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions for the Canadian and USA businesses, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role will lead a team of accounting professionals, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of accounting processes related to AR and AP and has experience dealing with high volumes in both areas. The candidate will be an expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and love finding new ways to do things. While the role reports to the Head of Finance, the role will work mostly with the region’s Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, and Financial Accountants as they will receive the end result of the roles deliverables.

The Canadian and USA accounting functions currently operate independently, and this role will be pivotal in aligning processes between the regions wherever possible as part of the combined regions growth map.

• Operational Oversight
• Manage end-to-end AP and AR processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• AP includes vendor onboarding, 2- and 3-way matching, exception handling (coding issues, discrepancies, approval workflows), and payment runs.
• AR includes generating customer statements and invoices, applying payments, managing chargeback disputes and monitoring payments / collections.
• Monitor cash flow related to receivables and payables and provide regular reporting to management
• Support month-end closing activities by meeting tight deadlines and preparing reconciliations for all relevant material general ledger accounts.
• System Expertise
• Serve as the subject matter expert for D365 AR / AP, ensuring optimal system utilization and troubleshooting issues.
• Drive automation and process improvements leveraging D365 capabilities.
• Oversee testing and troubleshooting of quarterly deployments of D365 updates with support from our global D365 team.
• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and explanations for transactional activities.
• Assist in internal audit activities aimed at ensuring compliance with accepted practices and delegation of authorities.
• Process Improvement
• Align the Canadian and USA processes where possible and maintain a level of curiosity for future process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency in AP and AR.
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures across the team.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and develop a high performing AR / AP team.
• Create and maintain succession planning and cross-training programs for critical roles.
• Set clear performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in an accounting department / role with experience in both AP and AR
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field preferred
• Proven experience with full-cycle accounting, including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is mandatory.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and monitor progress toward goals.

• In‑office position in a fast‑paced environment.
• Manual dexterity required for computer use.
• Core working hours need to be between: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST/MDT
• Additional hours may be required around deliverables and business objectives.

The job description is a summary of typical responsibilities and may not include all tasks and duties assigned to the jobholder. There may be responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder that might differ from those outlined in this job description.

Cana Dream is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. We value the unique merit of every applicant and strictly comply with all applicable provincial legislation. Equal opportunity employment is a cornerstone of our process. Please note that candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.