Accounting Lead, Receivables and Financial Reporting

Galderma Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma Canada Inc. in Downtown Toronto is seeking an Accounting Lead for Receivables and Financial Reporting. The role requires a minimum of three on-site days at the 161 Bay St location.

You will manage month-end close, AR subledger reporting, and related IFRS-compliant financial statements. Strong leadership and AR process improvement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 1–2 years of people management.
• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, or equivalent) or actively pursuing one.
• Proven experience with ERP in a large, complex corporate environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and driven to improve processes.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Reporting – manage month-end closing and preparation of monthly financial statements for finance and management.
• Lead receivables and GBS teams; monitor progress toward goals and advise on development.
• Oversee accounts receivable from order release to reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

People management

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

MS Office proficiency

Education

CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Accounting Lead, Receivables and Financial Reporting – based in Galderma’s Downtown Toronto office (161 Bay St). Requires at least three days on site. Base salary: 90,000 – 110,000 CAD.

Responsibilities

• Reporting – 40%
  
  • Manage the Month End Closing process, including preparation and review of monthly financial statements for finance and management teams.
  • Manage processes for monthly/quarterly and annual closing of the accounts receivable subledger and related financial reports in compliance with IFRS and internal management reporting.
  • Review and ensure accurate and timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare Canadian sales tax filings and assist with the annual corporate year‑end tax return.
• Leading Receivables and GBS Teams – 20%
  
  • Guide and monitor direct reports on progress toward annual goals, advising on development and performance.
  • Consult Galderma employees and the supporting GBS organization on financial accounting matters, focusing on operational financial activities.
  • Lead internal, external, and regulatory audit processes.
• Accounts Receivable – 40%
  
  • Manage the Accounts Receivable function, overseeing the process from order release to reporting and reconciliation.
  • Implement and enforce accounts receivable policies related to past‑due invoices, credit matching to chargebacks, erroneous credit memos, and credit balances.
  • Maintain strong inbound cash flow, utilizing customer portals and payment practices.
  • Establish monthly and quarterly AR reviews to understand aging buckets, high‑risk accounts, and to define/enhance collection and dunning strategies.
  • Minimize bad‑debt exposure and maintain aging at an acceptable level by meeting DSO targets.
  • Evaluate, analyze, monitor, and recommend customer credit limits in accordance with credit management policy.
  • Provide customer service regarding collection issues and ensure compliance with external and internal requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 1–2 years of people management.
• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, or equivalent) or actively pursuing one.
• Proven experience with financial systems, particularly ERP in a large, complex corporate environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while adapting to shifting demands.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and continuously driven to improve processes and personal professional development.
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).