Accounting Manager

MindWalk is a global biologics discovery company integrating Bio-native AI, deep data, and advanced lab research to accelerate discovery and development of therapeutic, anti-drug and diagnostic antibodies, peptide-based therapies, vaccines and beyond. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning target exploration, discovery, engineering, characterization, production, and humanization—available as full-service partnerships, existing asset co-development or modular SaaS access. We partner with leading biotech and pharmaceutical organizations, applying our unified biointelligence ecosystem to advance next-generation biologics that improve lives.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our dynamic finance team. This is a hybrid role based in Victoria, BC. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and supporting project-based accounting initiatives.

Location: Victoria, BC (hybrid)

Reports to: Controller

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000 CAD

Key responsibilities:

• Execute and support daily accounting operations, including journal entries, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, eliminations, project accounting, and reconciliations, across our Canadian and US entities

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

• Assist in preparing internal and external financial statements in compliance with IFRS, under the Controller's direction on complex technical areas

• Support project accounting systems and processes, ensuring they align with organizational goals

• Collaborate with the Controller to enhance financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems

• Interact with external auditors and tax consultants during annual audits and periodic compliance reviews

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of financial data to senior management

• Support the use of NetSuite to improve financial operations and data integrity

• Oversee third party payroll vendors as needed Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 4 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including consolidations, intercompany transactions, and month-end or year-end close in a multi-entity environment

• Comfortable working directly with external auditors

• CPA designation, or actively enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), preferred

• Experience with IFRS or US GAAP financial statements

• Proficiency in NetSuite or similar accounting software

• Proficiency in Excel

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Requirements:

Thisrequires a satisfactory background check as a condition of employment.