Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

BlackBerry; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join their accounting team in Waterloo, ON, or remotely. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation and 3+ years of experience in public accounting, with strong technical accounting skills in U.S. GAAP. Key responsibilities include managing equity filings, drafting financial statements, and preparing technical memos. This role requires keen analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience working within public accounting.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Company’s equity related filings with regulatory authorities.
• Assist in drafting the Company’s External Financial Statements.
• Prepare technical accounting memos to support the Company’s accounting position.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

Job Description

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

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40