Accounting and Financial Systems, Lead

Interac Corp.; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and wellness days

Employer-paid benefits coverage

Market-leading RRSP program

24/7 employee assistance program

Pregnancy and parental leave top-up

Charitable donation matching

Job summary

Interac Corp. is looking for an Accounting and Financial Systems Lead to manage financial systems and reporting. You will lead JDE, ReportsNow, and Concur, ensuring system upgrades and financial reporting. Essential qualifications include a business degree in accounting, strong Excel skills, and understanding Canadian GAAP. The role offers generous vacation, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work model to ensure work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with financial systems in a lead/support role.
• Experience with Canadian GAAP (ASPE/IFRS).
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial systems upgrades and support.
• Create and maintain financial reports for external use.
• Participate in ad hoc projects beyond the accounting system.

Skills

Troubleshoot financial systems issues

Evaluate new systems for efficiencies

Document changes in new features

Strong interpersonal skills

Financial modeling in Excel

Strong communication skills

Education

Business degree in accounting or finance

Working towards CPA

Tools

JD Edwards

ReportsNow

Concur Expense

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Sharepoint

Job description

Who You Will Work With

The vacant Accounting and Financial Systems, Lead role will report to the Leader, Accounting.

What You Will Do

• Lead and maintain the financial systems of the organization including JDE (the enterprise accounting system), ReportsNow, and Concur expense management
• Be responsible for system upgrades, financial systems IT audit support and implementing any new automation tools
• Be responsible for Financial Reporting which includes creating and maintaining reports required for external reporting including government reporting (StatsCan), financials for government applications (e.g. SRED and Grants), audit schedules and quarterly financials
• Assist with monthly financial accounting, including preparation of accrual entries and validation of financial information
• Be heavily involved with all projects that touch the enterprise accounting software
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc assignments as required

Note: this role has some accounting responsibilities and will take part in some ad hoc projects beyond the enterprise accounting system.

What You Bring

• Troubleshoot issues with any of the financial systems
• Evaluate new system to enhance efficiencies
• Evaluate when implementation of new systems should take place
• Document changes and steps when rolling out new features or automation tools
• Working knowledge of Canadian GAAP (in particular, ASPE and IFRS)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Knowledge of Microsoft Sharepoint is a plus
• A business degree with major in accounting, finance and/or CPA (or working towards)
• Financial systems experience in a supportive or leadership role i.e. system implementations/enhancements
• JD Edwards, ReportsNow and Concur Expense experience is an asset
• Proficient level of Excel Skills (financial modeling would be a great asset)
• Understanding of Canadian GAAP (ASPE/IFRS)
• Strong time management skills, multi-tasking, critical thinking and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate and influence senior management, including executives, at their level
• Ability to work well with people within and outside the company
• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.

What We're Offering

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee amp; family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That's why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will work with you to meet your needs.