Mgr, Accounting

Syneos Health, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health, Inc. is seeking a professional to oversee Canadian SR&ED tax claims, ensuring compliance with tax regulations while assisting in the month-end close process.

Ideal candidates should hold a BS/BA in Business or Accounting and possess knowledge of both US and Canadian GAAP. Proficiency in Oracle Fusion and fluency in French Canadian are preferred.

Join us to contribute to a dynamic team in a supportive environment focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent education and experience.
• Moderate knowledge of US and Canadian GAAP.
• Experience working with large ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion.
• Experience in Canadian and Quebec taxation preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French Canadian is essential.
• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review SR&ED tax incentive claims.
• Lead income tax audits and ensure compliance.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Ensure global policies and procedures compliance.
• Prepare indirect tax returns for filings.
• Maintain positive relationships with GL team members.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Canadian GAAP knowledge

Oracle Fusion Financial experience

Fluent in English and French Canadian

Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage confidential data

Education

BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive claims in collaboration with the operational teams.
• Leads the preparation and execution of income, indirect, and transaction tax audits.
• Supports income tax compliance and reporting as needed.
• Assists with ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted global policies and procedures as well as in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (US GAAP) and Canadian GAAP (as applicable).
• Ensures compliance with process control narratives to meet Sarbanes-Oxley Internal Controls objectives and maintains appropriate process documentation. Alerts management to any discrepancies between written processes and current procedures, so that written procedures can be updated.
• Reviews, maintains, and prepares detailed journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to the general ledger accounts as well as other controls required to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Prepares indirect tax (GST/QST) returns for monthly, quarterly and annual filings.
• Assists with the reconciliation of tax general ledger accounts.
• Performs appropriate analysis of expenses ensuring accurate coding, adequacy of accruals, and resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Facilitates positive relationships with General Ledger (GL) team members including international accounting personnel as well as other departments. Participates in cross functional teams as needed.
• Integrates new accounting requirements into company policy and participates in implementation efforts for new accounting standards.
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure and assists in maintaining Oracle Fusion systems to manage the general ledger and sub ledgers.
• Ensures a timely year-end audit by assisting with all aspects of audit deliverables and inquiries.
• Participates in ensuring that statutory requirements are met, as applicable and requested.

Skills and Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and experience.
• Moderate knowledge of US and Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience working with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; Oracle Fusion Financial experience preferred.
• Experience in Canadian and Quebec taxation preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French Canadian.
• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive data.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of personal motivation to achieve.
• Ability to prioritize activities and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Initiative and proactive approach to learning and managing various deliverables.
• Adaptability to changes in processes, procedures, and role requirements.

Summary

Oversees Canadian SR&ED tax claim, tax compliance and assists in month end close.

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against.