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External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager

Waterloo, ON
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

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
  • 5+ 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

Requirements

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