Consolidation Accountant

Lyft; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A ridesharing company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Accounting professional to manage monthly financial close and consolidation processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting/Finance, 3+ years in a similar role, and strong knowledge of US GAAP. This position offers a competitive salary, extended health coverage, and a hybrid work model requiring office presence three days a week.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Flexible paid time off

18 weeks paid time off for new parents

Subsidized commuter benefits

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of US GAAP.
• Minimum of three years in Accounting, preferably with larger multinational organizations.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a functional team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly close and consolidation process.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support internal and external auditors in periodic review.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Education

4 year degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle FCCS

HFM

Google applications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the monthly close and consolidation process, including performing key internal controls related to foreign currency, intercompany transactions, and other consolidation matters as well as ensure Financials statements are prepared under US GAAP
• Assist with statutory reporting requirements of international entities.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, as well as assisting with flux analysis and management reporting
• Perform monthly revaluations, translations, eliminations for legal entities, and maintain supporting documentation and reconciliations
• Maintaining the integrity of the global chart of accounts and related cross mappings to local subsidiary ERPs
• Ensure the proper accounting for intercompany arrangements, partnering with treasury and tax teams to align on intercompany strategy and related accounting practices.
• Responsible for validating system interfaces, creation of new standardized reports, and troubleshooting consolidation general ledger issues while working with IT
• Support the integration of acquisitions to ensure seamless consolidated financial reporting.
• Assist in performing SOX compliant controls related to the consolidations and financial reporting processes
• Support internal and external auditors in the periodic review of the Company financial records
• Perform projects and provide ad-hoc information requests, as needed

Experience

• 4 year degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA preferred
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
• Requires minimum of three years in Accounting, preferably including experience with larger multinational organizations
• Oracle FCCS or HFM experience required; Google applications experience preferred
• Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are a must
• Highly detail oriented and ability to multitask is a valuable asset
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a larger functional team

Benefits

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan to help save for your future
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
• Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $71,200 - CAD $89,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.