Technical Accounting Manager

BlackBerry Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security software company in Toronto is seeking an experienced accountant to manage external financial statements and audits. You will need a CPA designation and over 4 years' experience in public accounting. Your strong analytical skills and attention to detail will help ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. This is a full-time position with a commitment to cybersecurity and data privacy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in public accounting, preferably Big Four.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.
• Ability to manage complex accounting transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft Company's External Financial Statements and Management Discussion & Analysis.
• Conduct accounting analyses on routine and non-routine transactions.
• Manage global statutory audits.

Skills

CPA designation

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

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Specific Accountabilities:

• Be responsible for the end-to-end process of the drafting of the Company’s External Financial Statements, and Management Discussion & Analysis, including discussions with the Company’s external audit firm, legal counsel, and Investor Relations departments to ensure all information released externally is complete, accurate, and appropriate
• Ensure the above meets all disclosure requirements and conform to industry standards
• Conduct thoroughly researched and supported accounting analyses on routine and non-routine transactions to determine the proper treatment under U.S. GAAP
• Responsible for the Company’s equity related filings with regulatory authorities and the accounting for stock compensation
• Assist with managing the Company’s global statutory audits
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely completion of the month-end close process
• 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 required
• 4+ years’ experience working within public accounting, Big Four experience is preferred
• Experience with U.S. GAAP or IFRS accounting standards
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.
• A solid technical accounting background, including the ability to research and analyze accounting standards and a history of dealing with complex accounting transactions, and determining the impact of changing accounting guidance
• The ability to think strategically and effectively work across functions to resolve complex business problems
• Ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• 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

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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