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Rejoignez Tarkett Sports - Un leader mondial de la construction et des revetements sportifs

Nous sommes a la recherche d'un(e) Comptable princial (e) a temps plein hautement qualifie(e) et soucieux(se) du detail, travaillant 2 jours au bureau de Montreal (hybride), pour rejoindre l'equipe de finance de Tarkett Sports. Tarkett Sports est un leader mondial dans la construction et le revetement sportif, offrant des services d'architecture, de construction complete ainsi qu'un portefeuille complet de solutions de revetements sportifs de pointe.

Relevant de la Directrice de finance - construction, le comptable principal(e) joue un role essentiel dans le soutien de la strategie de croissance de Tarkett Sports par le biais d'acquisitions en favorisant une harmonisation efficace avec les normes et les politiques comptables de l'entreprise. Le candidat ideal aura une grande experience de la comptabilite de construction, une comprehension approfondie de la gestion des couts, de la comptabilite de projet, ainsi qu'une solide experience de l'analyse financiere et de la redaction de rapports. Ce role sera essentiel pour aider l'organisation a realiser des synergies, a maintenir la conformite et a assurer la coherence des rapports financiers apres une acquisition. Ce poste necessitera des deplacements trimestriels aux Etats-Unis.

Si vous etes a la recherche d'une occasion d'avoir un impact durable et de faire evoluer votre carriere au sein d'un leader de l'industrie, c'est votre chance ! Notre secteur est celui de la construction, de sorte qu'une experience dans ce domaine et une passion pour le sport sont toujours des atouts.

Ce que vous ferez:

Comptabilite et rapports financiers :

• Diriger et participer au processus de cloture financiere mensuelle et annuelle.

• Preparer les ecritures de journal, les rapprochements et les ajustements.

• Analyser les donnees financieres et fournir des informations a la direction concernant le controle des couts et les possibilites de reduction des couts, les tendances de revenus et la rentabilite.

• Examiner les rapports sur le cout des travaux et les travaux en cours (WIP) afin de s'assurer que l'affectation des couts et la reconnaissance des revenus sont correctes.

• Contribuer a l'elaboration et a l'execution de nouveaux processus comptables et d'operations financieres pour les entites nouvellement acquises.

• Veiller a ce que tous les ajustements comptables lies a l'acquisition soient correctement enregistres, y compris les ajustements de la juste valeur et l'amortissement des actifs incorporels.

Formation et transfert de connaissances :

• Aider a la formation du personnel comptable de l'entreprise acquise

• Developper et mettre a jour les procedures et controles comptables pour les aligner sur les normes de la societe mere tout en tenant compte des pratiques existantes de l'entreprise acquise.

Budgetisation et previsions :

• Aider au processus de budgetisation et de prevision des nouvelles entites en suivant les indications de la compagnie mere.

Controles internes et conformite :

• Examiner et contribuer a la mise en uvre des controles internes requis pour garantir l'integrite des donnees financieres et la conformite avec les exigences de la compagnie mere.

• Aider a la mise en uvre des controles afin de garantir un suivi precis des materiaux, de la main-d'uvre, des sous-traitants et des frais generaux sur les projets.

Communication avec les parties prenantes

• Assurer la liaison entre les equipes financieres acquises et l'organisation mere.

Experience et formation souhaitees :

• Baccalaureat en comptabilite, en finance ou dans un domaine connexe (obligatoire).

• CPA ou certification professionnelle similaire obtenue ou en cours (de preference).

• Experience dans le secteur de la construction :

  • 2 ans et plus de connaissance pratique de la comptabilite de projet en ce qui concerne la reconnaissance des revenus et la methode de l'avancement des travaux.

• Au moins 5 ans d'experience en comptabilite.

• Experience de travail avec des logiciels de comptabilite, des logiciels de gestion de projet et des systemes PRE (planification des ressources d'entreprise).

Competences:

• Un souci du detail et de solides competences analytiques et de resolution de problemes

• Connaissance solide des US GAAP, des IFRS, du rapport financier, de la budgetisation et des previsions.

• Une comprehension de la comptabilite de la construction, y compris le calcul des couts par projet et travail en cours (WIP).

• Des competences de Microsoft Excel avancees pour l'analyse et la presentation des donnees financieres.

• De solides capacites de communication orale et ecrite en anglais.

• Une capacite a travailler de maniere independante et a gerer des priorites multiples.

• Un leadership efficace et une collaboration en equipe.

• De solides competences en gestion de projet ; capable de gerer des integrations et des echeances multiples.

Pret a passer a la prochaine etape de votre carriere?

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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented full-time Senior Accountant working 2 days from Montreal office (hybrid) or Calgary (AB), Toronto, (ON) remote to join our finance team at Tarkett Sports. Tarket Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing. Providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.

Reporting to the Director of Finance - Construction, the Senior Accountant is pivotal in supporting Tarkett Sports growth strategy through acquisitions by fostering effective alignment with corporate accounting standards and policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction accounting, a deep understanding of cost management, project accounting, and a solid background in financial analysis and reporting. This role will be key in helping the organization realize synergies, maintain compliance, and achieve financial reporting consistency after an acquisition. This role will require travel to the US once a quarter.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact and grow your career with an industry leader, this is your chance!

Our industry is sports construction so experience in the domain and a love of sports are always an asset.

What you'll do:

Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Lead and assist in the monthly and annual financial close process.

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.

• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management regarding cost control and cost-saving opportunities, revenue trends, and profitability.

• Review job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) reports to ensure proper cost allocation and revenue recognition.

• Assist in the development and execution of new accounting processes and financial operations of newly acquired entities.

• Involved in all accounting adjustments related to the acquisition are properly recorded, including the fair value adjustments and amortization of intangible assets.

Training & Knowledge Transfer:

• Assist in the training of the acquired company's accounting staff

• Develop and update accounting procedures and controls to align with the parent company's standards while considering the acquired company's existing practices.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process of new entities following parent company guidelines.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Review and help implement the required internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with parent company requirements.

• Assist in implementing controls to ensure accurate tracking of materials, labor, subcontractors, and overhead costs on projects.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as liaison between acquired finance teams and parent organization.

Education & Experience Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).

• CPA or similar professional certification obtained or in progress (preferred)

• Experience in the construction industry:

  • 2 + years working knowledge of project accounting as it relates to revenue recognition and percentage of completion.

• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience.

• Experience working with accounting software, project management software and ERP systems.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills

• Solid knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

• Understanding of construction accounting, including job costing and WIP

• Advanced Excel skills for analyzing and presenting financial data

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Effective leadership and team collaboration

• Strong project management skills; capable of handling multiple integrations and deadlines

Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.