Accounting Manager

TMX Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The TMX Group in New York is seeking a senior accounting professional to oversee daily accounting functions and the financial reporting process. You will lead month-end and year-end closes, ensure control environment integrity, and provide accounting guidance across cross-functional teams.

You will manage large-scale GL systems, implement new features in Workday, and drive process improvements including automation and AI tools.

Qualifications

• University undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting.
• CPA designation (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP Accounting Standards, including ability to apply accounting principles to new scenarios/transactions.
• Experience with large-scale general ledger or accounting systems such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP.
• Adept at learning and integrating new technologies, including AI tools, to enhance efficiency and problem-solving.
• Experience implementing change.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate and timely execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including preparation or review of journal entries, reconciliations, as well as other financial and regulatory reporting deliverables, ensuring compliance with US GAAP Accounting Standards and internal accounting policies, while adhering to internal and external reporting timelines
• Assist with trial balance reviews, preparing variance analyses and commentary
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting and the business to ensure proper accounting for new business transactions
• Leverage technology (incl. Google Gemini), embrace new ways of working, and identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiencies, and automation of accounting workflows
• Act as the functional owner for accounting processes within Workday, implementing customization decisions and new feature releases
• Lead or contribute to strategic cross-functional business initiatives and special projects (e.g. Workday Design Review)
• Review financial ratio calculations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Review GST/HST returns
• Mentor and develop direct report(s), setting challenging annual goals that align with the department’s objectives and their personal development plan, and providing timely feedback
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Change management

Learning new technologies

Education

University degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SAP

AI tools

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we’re powering some of the nation’s most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

Reporting to the US Controller, this role is responsible for the direct oversight and implementation of daily accounting functions and the financial reporting process. Key responsibilities include leading end-of-period closes, ensuring process efficiency and a strong control environment, and serving as a key accounting resource for cross-functional business partners.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the accurate and timely execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including preparation or review of journal entries, reconciliations, as well as other financial and regulatory reporting deliverables, ensuring compliance with US GAAP Accounting Standards and internal accounting policies, while adhering to internal and external reporting timelines
• Assist with trial balance reviews, preparing variance analyses and commentary
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting and the business to ensure proper accounting for new business transactions
• Leverage technology (incl. Google Gemini), embrace new ways of working, and identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiencies, and automation of accounting workflows
• Act as the functional owner for accounting processes within Workday, implementing customization decisions and new feature releases
• Lead or contribute to strategic cross-functional business initiatives and special projects (e.g. Workday Design Review)
• Review financial ratio calculations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Review GST/HST returns
• Mentor and develop direct report(s), setting challenging annual goals that align with the department’s objectives and their personal development plan, and providing timely feedback
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed

Required Experience, Skills, and Behaviors_:_

• University undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting
• CPA designation (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP Accounting Standards, including ability to apply accounting principles to new scenarios/transactions.
• Experience with large-scale general ledger or accounting systems such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP
• Adept at learning and integrating new technologies, including AI tools, to enhance efficiency and problem-solving.
• Experience implementing change
• Strong written and verbal communication

Nice to Have Experience:

• Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
• “Big 4” firm alumni
• Working knowledge of US GAAP-to-IFRS differences
• Previous people management experience

This role is hybrid (3 days in the office/week) - based in New York City, NY.

Salary Range: $130,000K/year - $145,000K/year USD

Please note that the Salary Range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.