Technical Accounting Manager

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Woodstock, Canada, is seeking a Financial Analyst responsible for drafting financial statements and managing audits. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation and at least 4 years of experience in public accounting, preferably with Big Four experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle U.S. GAAP are essential. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience working within public accounting, Big Four experience preferred.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.
• Ability to research and analyze accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft Company’s External Financial Statements and Management Discussion & Analysis.
• Conduct accounting analyses to determine proper treatment under U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with managing the Company’s global statutory audits.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Ability to work across functions

Ability to meet deadlines

Creative and innovative

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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