Manager, General Ledger and International

SMART Technologies; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Technologies is seeking a Manager of the General Ledger, and International to oversee monthly financial reporting for all SMART entities. You will supervise journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinate international month-end close and reporting packages.

You will lead, coach, and develop the GL and International accounting teams, ensure internal controls, and support tax and audit activities across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with Big4 audit experience.
• At least 10 years post-designation experience.
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience.
• Advances knowledge of USGAAP/IFRS.
• Prior experience in a complex multijurisdictional organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly general ledger reporting for SMART's legal entities and international entities.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by direct reports; ensure detail and support.
• Manage lease modules and international subsidiaries’ month-end accounting and reporting packages.
• Coordinate audits and tax filings with local and international advisors; prepare working papers and adjustments.
• Develop and coach the General Ledger and International accounting staff; maintain internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

CPA designation

Job description

SMART Technologies is an award-winning company that collaborates with bright minds around the world who believe in the power of innovation. We’re large enough to do great things but small enough that you don’t get lost in the crowd. Our continued success is possible because of our ‘Best in Class’ culture and unique talents of every individual at SMART.

Make an impact in education and business and beyond. Be a part of meaningful work that fuels connections across the globe. These are the connections that really matter - and inspire greatness. #WeAreSMART #ConnectionsThatMatter

Purpose of the position

As the Manager of the General Ledger, and International you will be responsible to supervise, organize, update and ensure the completion of the monthly financial reporting of all SMART's legal entities and branches.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Review and post monthly general ledger journal entries prepared by direct reports.
• Review GL reconciliations by direct reports to ensure appropriate detail and support
• Manage lease modules in all entities to ensure all leases have been recorded or derecognized as appropriate.
• Review of the international subsidiaries’ month end accounting; including reviewing monthly international entities reporting packages, reviewing various reconciliations and preparing associated supporting working papers.
• Manage the coordination of local compilation and audit engagements with local international advisors including preparation of requested working papers, reconciliations, and supporting documents as well as reconciling and recording resulting adjustments.
• Monitors, coaches and develops performance of direct reports, ensures adherence to policies and procedures, evaluates and provides feedback on performance, addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Participate in the hiring, training and development of General Ledger and International accounting staff.
• Ensuring the appropriate internal controls are in place, documented and being maintained.
• Leading and coordinating the standardization of internal record keeping and processes in accordance with local international requirements and SMART internal policies and procedures.
• Assist SMART’s Tax team with the following tasks with respect to SMART’s International entities:
• Review indirect tax returns (VAT / GST) and monitor filing deadlines accordingly.
• Preparation and compilation of annual accounts to be used in SMART’s International income tax filings and provide responses to accounting-related queries from SMART’s International tax advisors and monitor filing deadlines accordingly.
• Reconciling and recording statutory audit adjustments in SMART’s local books, ensuring that any adjustments are reviewed and approved by SMART Tax
• Providing accounting details for other tax-related disclosures (such as Country-by-Country Reporting) as requested by SMART Tax.
• Assisting SMART Tax with data retention initiatives, including the maintenance of financial accounts and international tax filings according to the criteria established by SMART Tax.
• Special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Supervision provided and received

• Responsible for guiding, scheduling and supervising other members of the General Ledger and International Finance teams.
• Supervision for this role will be provided by your manager.
• Supervision will be a combination of regularly scheduled meetings and informal and ad hoc communications on urgent issues or as required

Working conditions

• Hybrid-based role (3 days in the office), fast-paced work environment
• Typical office hours are from 0800-1700 M-F
• Timelines for reporting are tight, may require working on reports off normal business hours
• This role requires a background check

Education and work experience

• A CPA designation with Big4 audit experience
• At least 10 years of post-designation experience
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience
• Advances knowledge of USGAAP/IFRS
• Prior experience with in a complex multijurisdictional organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to ensuring the deadlines are maintained and achieved
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills

At SMART, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where all individuals regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.