Senior Financial Accountant - Corporate

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Financial Accountant – Corporate is responsible for leading corporate accounting processes and overseeing systems that supports the preparation of all supporting schedules, reconciliations and analysis as required.

The role will also work closely with the auditors in the completion of the quarterly and annual audit and review processes.

16 Month Temporary Contract

Responsibilities:

Lead Corporate Accounting processes and oversee systems

  • Identify emerging issues and opportunities and communicate with finance management in a timely and effective manner.
  • Timely and accurate month-end and quarter-end closing and reporting process in accordance with established SOX internal controls.
  • Manage the Corporate Balance Sheet through review, analysis, and reconciliation of accounts.
  • Implement and manage process to ensure that all accounts are reconciled on a timely basis and appropriate support is maintained for all transactional activity.
  • Responsible for monthly financial reporting including the preparation of financial reports and analysis on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, ensuring they are in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Ensure that SOX controls are adhered to throughout finance by way of audit testing and review of procedures.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze monthly binder.
  • Liaison for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Equipment and Operations.
  • Ensure the current JDE Integrity processes are maintained and work with IT to ensure subledgers reconcile to general ledger (AR, AP, Inv, etc) and all batches are successfully posted.
  • Play a key role in the ownership of JDE setup, Chart of Accounts, “CAT” codes, automated accounting instructions, and system period closes.
  • Manage AP and RNV subledgers – ensure that all older items are getting cleared & that all credits are reviewed and recovered.
  • Review, approve, and post journal entries.
  • Prepare and co-ordinate month end closing schedule.
  • Prepare and co-ordinate quarterly and annual audit schedule.
  • Lead and oversee the activities of accountants for the month end, quarterly, and year end close activities.
  • Maintain closure of subledgers and GL on a monthly basis.
  • Act as liaison with outside organizations and officials including banks, government, auditors, and lawyers to prepare required working paper files (i.e. audit) and discuss the financial affairs related to the organization and recommend various courses of action.
  • Provide key knowledge and support for the GL and reporting systems.

 Lead corporate activities related to management of US based companies and joint ventures

  • Manage the GL, Chart of Accounts, and month end close process.
  • Responsible for monthly financial reporting including the preparation of financial reports and analysis on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
  • Prepare and co-ordinate month end closing schedule.
  • Prepare and co-ordinate quarterly and annual audit schedule.
  • Maintain closure of subledgers and GL on a monthly basis.
  • Act as liaison with outside organizations and officials including banks, government, auditors, and lawyers to prepare required working paper files (i.e. audit) and discuss the financial affairs related to the organization and recommend various courses of action.
  • Provide key knowledge and support for the GL and reporting systems.
  • Liaison for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Equipment and Operations.

Lead corporate activities related to year end audits and quarter end reviews and prepare documentation and communication with the auditors

  • Manage the timely and accurate completion of the quarterly and annual “Prepared by Client” items to support the external audit and review activities.
  • Ensure the PBC listing and other communications are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
  • Work with external auditors to ensure the audit runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Provide accounting analysis for the preparation of responses to auditor queries.
  • Respond to internal and external audit queries (including SOX).

Other Financial or Special Projects

  • Support other special projects and perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.
  • Analyze operating results, develop reports and provide recommendations to management

Qualifications:

  • Four to five years Finance / Accounting experience in a medium to large organization.
  • Corporate accounting experience and industry experience preferred.
  • Post secondary degree/certificate or equivalent experience relating to finance.
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to perform under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage staff.
  • Keen understanding and of all functions of an ERP system (JDEdwards).
  • Solid accounting and GAAP knowledge.
  • Strong attention to detail.