Senior Accountant, Tracks and Courts

Tarkett; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative flooring solutions seeks a Senior Accountant to support its growth strategy through acquisitions. The role involves overseeing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and providing insights on cost management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction accounting and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting role.
• Experience in construction accounting preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the monthly and annual financial close process.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights on cost control and profitability.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for new entities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or similar professional certification

Tools

Accounting software

Project management software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description : Senior Accountant - Tracks & Courts

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role is pivotal in supporting the company's growth strategy through acquisitions by fostering effective alignment with corporate accounting standards and policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction accounting, a deep understanding of budgeting, cost management, project accounting, and a solid background in financial analysis and reporting. This role will be key in helping the organization realize synergies, maintain compliance, and achieve financial reporting consistency after an acquisition.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and assist in the monthly and annual financial close process.

• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management regarding cost control and cost-saving opportunities, revenue trends, and profitability.
• Review job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) reports to ensure proper cost allocation and revenue recognition.
• Assist in the development and execution of integration plans for accounting processes and financial operations of newly acquired entities.
• Help with the integration of the acquired company's chart of accounts, ensuring consistency and accurate mapping with the parent company's financial reporting structure.
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of accounting software / ERP.
• Reconciliations & Post-Acquisition Adjustments :

Oversee and support the reconciliation of acquired company balances, including intercompany accounts, fixed assets, inventory, and accruals.

• Involved in all accounting adjustments related to the acquisition are properly recorded, including the fair value adjustments and amortization of intangible assets.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer :

Assist in the training of the acquired company's accounting staff on the parent company's financial systems, reporting processes, and accounting policies.

• Provide guidance on the adoption of new tools and systems, facilitating smooth transitions and minimizing operational disruptions.
• Develop and update accounting procedures and controls to align with the parent company's standards while considering the acquired company's existing practices.
• Budgeting and Forecasting :

Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process of new entities following parent company guidelines.

• Internal Controls & Compliance :

Review and help implement the required internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with parent company requirements.

• Assist in implementing controls to ensure accurate tracking of materials, labor, subcontractors, and overhead costs on projects.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management :

Act as a liaison between the acquired company's finance team and the parent organization's accounting and finance departments.

• Communicate integration progress, challenges, and successes to key stakeholders, including senior management and other relevant departments.

Qualifications :

• Education & Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).

• CPA or similar professional certification obtained or in progress (preferred)
• Experience in construction industry (preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting or project accounting role in the construction industry.
• Experience working with accounting software, project management software and ERP systems.

High attention to detail with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles including job costing, cost allocation, project revenue recognition, WIP, and progress billing (preferred).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner to senior management and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple integration projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions :

• Full-time position with some travel required depending on the acquisition's geographic location.
• Hybrid work, 2 days a week in the office.

What We Offer

A commitment that Safety is #1

Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are :

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker : TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.

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