Mgr, Accounting

Syneos Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is looking for a Manager in Accounting to oversee Canadian SR&ED tax claims and tax compliance while assisting in the month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in Business, Accounting, or Finance and be knowledgeable in US and Canadian GAAP.

Key responsibilities include preparing tax incentive claims, leading audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. We seek someone with strong communication skills and proficiency in Oracle Fusion systems.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Moderately knowledgeable in US and Canadian GAAP.
• Experience working with large ERP systems, Oracle Fusion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review SR&ED tax incentive claims.
• Lead tax audits and ensure compliance.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.

Skills

Knowledge of US and Canadian GAAP

Experience with ERP systems

Fluent in English and French Canadian

Intermediate/Advanced MS Office Suite

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

BS/BA in Business, Accounting, Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Mgr, Accounting

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.
• Assists with ensuring 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).
• Assists with ensuring compliance with process control narratives to meet Sarbanes‑Oxley Internal Controls objectives and maintains appropriate process documentation. Alert 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. Participate in cross functional teams as needed.
• Integrates new accounting requirements into company policy and participate 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.
• Must be moderately knowledgeable in US and Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must have experience working with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Oracle Fusion Financial experience is 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.
• An ability to work with confidential and sensitive data is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Excellent financial, communication, and interpersonal skills are also required as well as a high level of personal motivation to achieve.
• An ability to prioritize activities and perform several tasks simultaneously.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to learning and management of various deliverables.
• Adaptability to changes in processes and procedures and requirements of the role.

Summary

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

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion, may assign other tasks, duties, or job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as appropriate.