Job Title: Accounting Manager What's in It For You?
Job Title: Accounting Manager What's in It For You?
Accounting Manager
What’s in it for you?
When you join this company, it’s more than just a job. It’s about being part of a team of talented
individuals who are passionate about what they do every day, and contributing to our forward
thinking and collaborative solutions for our teams and customers.
Detailed Description:
Accounting Manager is part of the reporting team that consolidates and analyzes the results of
50+ reporting sites and prepares reports for internal and external purposes.
We are looking for a Chartered Accountant - CPA with strong in-depth IFRS
accounting knowledge, who articled with one of the top chartered accounting firms, and has
hands on experience with complex accounting and in preparing/reviewing financial
statements/other public company documents. This role requires strong computer and IT skills,
including hands on experience with Wdesk (Workiva). The ideal candidate must be passionate
about financial reporting and compliance with IFRS standards.
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Assist in the review of consolidated results, including detailed analysis of IFRS 15,
financial instruments, hedging of FX, foreign currency translation, accounting for
pensions, inventory/valuations, etc.
Assist in the preparation of quarterly, annual consolidated financial statements and note
disclosures, other public company filings, including XBRL, MD&A, 20F, and proxy.
Maintain books for several companies including account reconciliations (using Blackline).
Review trial balance and preparation of several annual statutory financial statements
including working papers for auditors.
Prepare quarterly presentation materials to management and board of directors (using
Wdesk).
Be the subject matter expert on IFRS standards. Provide guidance to sites, business
partners and corporate teams, on accounting, reporting, and policy-related issues, includes
IFRS research, preparing memos, sharing best practices, updating policies and training of
others.
Focus on continuous improvement efforts, including standardizing/automating processes
and calculations globally, reviewing SOX and internal audit findings and various
ad hoc projects
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
CPA (Chartered Accountant) with minimum of 4-5 years experience (must have articled with
a top CA firm and preferably with at least 1 year of industry experience). Must have
University degree in related field.
Experience with multi-national public companies in Canada or the US
Strong, In-depth technical IFRS knowledge and ability to do research
Knowledge and experience with IFRS 15, financial instruments, hedging and swaps, foreign
currency translation, accounting for pensions, IFRS 9, non-IFRS/GAAP measures, joint
ventures, inventory IAS2, business combinations, lease accounting, impairment, IFRS 2,
EPS, preparation or review of public company documents including FS and drafting notes,
cash flow statements, MD&A, 20F/10K or proxy, acquisitions (including audit of opening
balances and purchase price allocation), preparing accounting memos, and presenting
training
Strong IT and computer skills, advanced Excel including macros, Reval treasury system
Hands on experience with Wdesk/ Workiva (a cloud based tool used for filing of external
documents with the U.S. SEC) and XBRL.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to consolidate and analyze large quantities
of data including interpreting and reporting on the results
Quick learner, hands-on/ detailed oriented, deliver high quality and accurate work
Able to manage monthly/quarterly processes, multi-task and meet tight deadlines. Work with
little supervision. Team player
Excellent communications skills, both verbal (clear and concise) and written
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with various levels of staff /
departments
Proven driver of change and process improvements
Willingness to work long hours at month, quarter and year ends