Lead Accountant

Socket.dev; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Lead Accountant for Corporate Accounting to drive period-end close, consolidate financials, and provide insightful internal reporting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage reconciliations, and support auditors during annual and quarterly reviews.

The role requires 2–4 years in finance/accounting, a CPA designation, and experience with SAP, Netsuite, and OneStream. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required or in process leading to designation.
• 2–4 years of finance/accounting experience in software, high-tech, or public accounting.
• US GAAP experience preferred.
• Strong collaboration, analytical mindset and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze period-end financial results, including balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, with detailed narratives to support business decisions.
• Prepare month-end close entries and reconciliations; promote best practices with Accounting Services to ensure proper accounting and controls.
• Research accounting standard changes and provide reports with recommended next steps for future pronouncements.
• Provide support to External Reporting, Tax, Corporate Finance, Legal Entity Controllership, Treasury, and Internal Audit.
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Support the legal entity rationalization process and consolidation efforts.
• Develop internal reports and provide reporting to finance leadership using SAP, BPC BW, NetSuite and OneStream.
• Participate in global finance projects and help manage milestones with project leaders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Netsuite

OneStream

Job description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

OPENTEXT

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

YOUR IMPACT

The Lead Accountant, Corporate Accounting will work with the corporate accounting function and take a key role in various corporate accounting, consolidation, internal reporting, and analysis functions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and contribute to the overall success of the company.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Perform analytical review of period end financial results including balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and provide detailed narratives that help support business decisions.
• Prepare month close entries and account reconciliations and promote best practices with Accounting Services to ensure proper accounting and controls are in place.
• Research and outline accounting standard changes and provide reports on findings for future accounting pronouncements as applicable including recommended next steps.
• Provide support and guidance to other finance teams and the business as required to address financial matters and questions as applicable. This includes but is not limited to External Reporting, Tax, Corporate Finance, Legal Entity Controllership, Treasury, and Internal Audit.
• Liaison with external auditors during the annual audit and quarterly reviews as required.
• Support the legal entity rationalization process.
• Develop custom reports and provide internal reporting to the finance leadership team using various internal systems and automated tools, including SAP, BPC BW, NetSuite, and OneStream.
• Participate in global finance projects:
  • Projects include but are not limited to system automation, process improvements around efficiency and effectiveness of current processes, acquisition integration activities, and internal reporting development.
  • Helping manage project milestones and providing project leaders with timely status report.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 2 to 4 years of related finance and accounting experience within either the software, high-tech industries, or public accounting.
• Completion of a degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Finance or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
• Prior “Big 4” firm experience is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented with an analytical mindset.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to take initiative and learn.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision, multi-tasking to establish priorities, and completing objectives without supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• An analytical mindset
• Effective written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice, options and recommendations to senior management, executives, internal and external stakeholders.
• U.S. GAAP experience is preferred
• Experience with Blackline, SAP, Netsuite and OneStream is preferred

ONE LAST THING:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $81,600-$122,400 Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.