Senior Accountant

Credit Union of Manitoba (CUCM) is the trade association and service provider for the province's 15 autonomous credit unions. CUCM's purpose is to provide strategic leadership for credit unions, and to deliver high-value solutions that help each credit union achieve its vision.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, this position will provide their accounting expertise to support management and the entire department on various financial reporting matters and projects, including but not limited to; financial margin analysis, treasury reporting, regulatory reporting, board reporting, and preparation of monthly financial statements. In addition, the Senior accountant will oversee administration of financial software systems, including user management and system upgrades.

• Education equivalent to completion of a university (bachelor) program in a relevant field of study
• 3 to 6 years of related work experience
• An innovation mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Able to drive a project from start to finish
• Enjoys tying loose ends and wrapping it all up
• Keen analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong communication skills to convey complex ideas in a concise and brief fashion
• High degree of computer literacy, particularly in spreadsheets

• Demonstrating a significant degree of knowledge in financial reporting, treasury reporting, analysis, and software.
• Demonstrating self-motivation; identifying and dealing with issues proactively and persistently; seizing opportunities that arise.
• Showing concern for all aspects of the job; checking processes and tasks for accuracy, thoroughness, and compliance with controls; seeking out opportunities for improving processes, effectiveness of controls, outcomes, or products.
• Taking the initiative in understanding the needs of others (internal and external customers).
• Effectively filling necessary roles; showing strong listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building" skills to develop and maintain cooperation and teamwork.

We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where your unique background, perspectives and talent are valued.

CUCM welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.