We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
Position Summary:
We’re looking for an Accounting Manager - Capital, Revenue & Special Projects, who will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. In this role, you’ll oversee revenue, capital expenditures, fixed assets, and leases, while ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards. You’ll also lead and develop a team of three direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Your leadership will be hands-on with month-end close activities, P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls, as well as supporting external and internal audits. This is a great opportunity to make an impact by streamlining processes, strengthening controls, and ensuring financial accuracy across critical areas of the business.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of three accounting professionals, supporting their growth and ensuring strong team performance.
- Manage month-end close activities for revenue, capital expenditures, fixed assets, and leases—ensuring accuracy and timely completion (C+3 days).
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and other reporting prepared by your team.
- Oversee revenue recognition and lease accounting (ASC 842 / IFRS 16), including setup, schedules, remeasurements, and reporting.
- Maintain and manage the fixed asset register (additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation).
- Manage Capex accounting, including tracking, capitalization, and reporting of capital projects.
- Implement and maintain accounting policies, practices, and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls (ICFR).
- Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing documentation, addressing control gaps, and supporting remediation activities.
- Provide analytical support and reporting as needed to inform decision-making across the business.
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent education and experience).
- CPA designation is required.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud, SAP, or EPM applications is an asset.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP standards.
- Strong technical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Proven ability to document processes, prepare technical memos, and communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to research, problem solve and escalate when needed.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to balance multiple priorities.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams.
- This is a hybrid position. You will primarily work remotely, with an expectation to be on-site 1–2 days per week to collaborate with colleagues and support business needs.
At LifeLabs, your work has a meaningful impact. You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values accuracy, accountability, and innovation in financial practices. We provide opportunities for professional growth, encourage new ideas, and support a healthy work-life balance. If you’re looking for a role where you can contribute your expertise while continuing to develop, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.
LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
- Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Vacation and Wellness Days
- Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.
Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!
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