Accounting Manager

J.D. Power; London; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data and insights is seeking an Accounting Manager in London, Ontario. This role entails overseeing the month-end close process, managing a team of accountants, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates with strong supervisory and technical accounting skills are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Team-driven culture

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 5 years total experience with 3-4 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end close activities and manage accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain corporate accounting policies.
• Prepare financial statements and support audits.

Skills

Internal Audit

Data Entry

Compliance

Customer Service

General Ledger Accounting

Financial Statement

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting or related

Active CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Coupa

Excel

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the month-end close process ensuring that Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled timely and accurately and that transactions are properly recorded in the GL. Reports to Director of Accounting.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role :

Timely completion of month-end close year-end audit and annual financial statements. Support the Company to resolve technical accounting issues and the adoption of new accounting standards

What Youll Be Doing in This Role :

• Coordinate month-end close activities
• Manage a team of three senior accountants and one staff accountant
• Collaborate with the team to ensure Balance Sheet accounts are properly reconciled (e.g. cash other assets prepaids fixed assets payroll related accruals etc.) for all entities
• Assist in the research and ensure timely adoption of new accounting standards preparation of technical accounting memos and training Company personnel on changes and impact.
• Prepare memos and evaluations of complex accounting matters including review of significant contracts and assessment of M&A activities including purchase price accounting
• Work with the team to update SOX process narratives ensure the performance of internal controls for RTR related processes and support the testing of controls
• Provide technical accounting direction to companys foreign entities
• Maintain corporate accounting policies to ensure the Company remains in compliance with US GAAPand other laws / regulations
• Coordinate with the valuation team and auditors to ensure they have all supporting documents needed for year-end audit and annual goodwill / intangible assets impairment assessment
• Support financial statements audit and preparation of annual financial statements and footnote disclosure to ensure timely completion
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by Management

Qualifications of this Role :

The ideal candidate is a self-starting hands-on professional accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment. The lean nature of our organization requires this position to take direct hands-on responsibility for delivering work products in a timely and accurate manner and in identifying areas to focus time and energy on for maximum impact with limited day-to-day direction.

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related. Active CPA license is desired.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience
• Minimum of 5 years total experience with 3-4 years of public accounting experience desired (preferably with a Big 4)
• Experience using ERP platforms (NetSuite Oracle SAP) and proficiency with Coupa and Excel
• Strong interpersonal written and communication skills
• Ability to lead effect change and work independently
• Strong analytical organizational and project management skills

The Hiring Manager says :

This role will provide the candidate with opportunities to contribute to strong team culture interact directly with senior management team members be exposed to working with a private equity-owned acquisitive company and take on additional challenges.

The Way We Work :

Title : Accounting Manager - M3

Location : Remote Canada

Reports To : Accounting Director

The Role :

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the month-end close process ensuring that Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled timely and accurately and that transactions are properly recorded in the GL. Reports to Director of Accounting.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role :

Timely completion of month-end close year-end audit and annual financial statements. Support the Company to resolve technical accounting issues and the adoption of new accounting standards

What Youll Be Doing in This Role :

• Coordinate month-end close activities
• Manage a team of three senior accountants and one staff accountant
• Collaborate with the team to ensure Balance Sheet accounts are properly reconciled (e.g. cash other assets prepaids fixed assets payroll related accruals etc.) for all entities
• Assist in the research and ensure timely adoption of new accounting standards preparation of technical accounting memos and training Company personnel on changes and impact.
• Prepare memos and evaluations of complex accounting matters including review of significant contracts and assessment of M&A activities including purchase price accounting
• Work with the team to update SOX process narratives ensure the performance of internal controls for RTR related processes and support the testing of controls
• Provide technical accounting direction to companys foreign entities
• Maintain corporate accounting policies to ensure the Company remains in compliance with US GAAPand other laws / regulations
• Coordinate with the valuation team and auditors to ensure they have all supporting documents needed for year-end audit and annual goodwill / intangible assets impairment assessment
• Support financial statements audit and preparation of annual financial statements and footnote disclosure to ensure timely completion
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by Management

Qualifications of this Role :

The ideal candidate is a self-starting hands-on professional accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment. The lean nature of our organization requires this position to take direct hands-on responsibility for delivering work products in a timely and accurate manner and in identifying areas to focus time and energy on for maximum impact with limited day-to-day direction.

Bachelors degree in accounting or related. Active CPA license is desired.

Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience

Minimum of 5 years total experience with 3-4 years of public accounting experience desired (preferably with a Big 4)

Experience using ERP platforms (NetSuite Oracle SAP) and proficiency with Coupa and Excel

Strong interpersonal written and communication skills

Ability to lead effect change and work independently

Strong analytical organizational and project management skills

The Hiring Manager says :

This role will provide the candidate with opportunities to contribute to strong team culture interact directly with senior management team members be exposed to working with a private equity-owned acquisitive company and take on additional challenges.

The Way We Work :

Leader Led

Remote First

Foster Flexibility

Reward Performance

Time Off Matters

Company Mission

J.D. Power isclear about what we do to ensure our successintothe future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients toughest challenges.

Our Values

At J.D. Power we strive to be Truth Finders Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that together define our unique culture.

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.

J.D. Power is an equal-opportunity employer and compliant with AODA / ADA legislation. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process please reach out to .

To all recruitment agencies : J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Supervising,Data Entry,Compliance,Customer Service,Accounting & Finance,General Ledger Accounting,IFRS,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,ERP,Payroll,Financial statement,ACCA,CPA

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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