Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

BlackBerry Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to manage financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and over 3 years of public accounting experience. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements and serving as a technical resource for accounting under new systems. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely, with a commitment to cybersecurity and data privacy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in public accounting.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Financial Statements and Notes for the Company.
• Assist with the end-to-end drafting process of External Financial Statements.
• Monitor standard-setting activities and research new guidance.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Working at BlackBerry’s headquarters in Waterloo, ON or remote, the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will join a team of dynamic and experienced accounting professionals on the Company’s accounting team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant Corporate Controller, the position will have a critical role in the preparation of the Financial Statements and Notes, and Management Discussion and Analysis. The position will lead/assist in other accounting and reporting related ad-hoc projects, including stock compensation, researching technical accounting guidance related to new accounting pronouncements and complex transactions, writing accounting position memos and benchmarking industry financial reporting practices.

Specific Accountabilities

• Responsible for the Company’s equity related filings with regulatory authorities and the accounting for stock compensation utilizing the Company’s equity plan management software
• Assist with the end-to-end process of the drafting of the Company’s External Financial Statements, and Management Discussion & Analysis including preparation of required working papers for note disclosures
• Ensure the above meets all disclosure requirements, conform to industry standards and is complete, accurate, and appropriate
• Prepare technical accounting memos on routine and non-routine transactions to support the Company’s accounting position under U.S. GAAP
• Assist with the closure of the quarterly review and annual audit performed by the External Auditors
• Assist with preparing working papers for the Company’s global statutory audits
• Monitor standard-setting activities and research new guidance for impact to the Company’s accounting treatments
• Serve as a technical resource on project teams to ensure proper accounting under new systems and initiatives, and identify new accounting policy requirements early

Qualifications/Experience

• CPA designation is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience working within public accounting
• Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of U.S. GAAP or IFRS accounting standards
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to think strategically and effectively work across functions to resolve complex business problems
• Creative and innovative with the ability to recommend and implement improved processes
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including excel

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company that provides enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems. You couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.

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