Technical Accounting Manager

BlackBerry Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned technology company in Toronto is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to oversee the drafting of external financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and over 4 years of experience in public accounting, preferably with Big Four firms. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing audits, and performing detailed accounting analyses. This full-time position requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably Big Four.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft external financial statements and manage discussions with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with disclosure requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct accounting analyses on transactions.
• Assist with global statutory audits.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Organization skills

Strategic thinking

Creative process improvement

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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Technical Accounting Manager

Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 31, 2025 (29 days left to apply) job requisition id 20250248

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

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