About the Opportunity
Support the accurate and timely execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, as well as other financial and regulatory reporting deliverables
Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for each legal entity and on a consolidated basis
Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with local GAAP requirements and be the main point of contact for internal and external auditors
Liaise with external and internal auditors by addressing inquiries and providing appropriate supports in a timely manner
Research, analyze and implement new accounting standards as needed
Review balance sheet reconciliations on complex accounts that require higher degree of judgement and attention to detail
Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and ensure SOX compliance
Drive continuous improvement by designing and implementing new processes as well as internal controls to incorporate evolving business needs and reporting requirements
Maintain a high standard of partner service quality by taking ownership and accountability on incoming requests and responding with a high sense of urgency to ad-hoc inquiries from senior management, stakeholders, and other business partners
Play a key role in system implementations, application enhancements, and data migration as needed
Lead transformation projects and proactively identify process improvement opportunities
Implement and execute on identified opportunities for streamlining and automation
Assist with acquisition and integration initiatives as needed
Provide coaching and guidance to the rest of Finance team members as needed
Provide vacation coverage to other areas of the Finance department as required
About You
CPA or equivalent designation
Strong knowledge and understanding of financial reporting under different accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS) and internal controls over financial reporting
3 - 5 years of experience in financial reporting, management reporting, or other relevant experience
Prior experience with an accounting firm is preferred
Knowledge of financial instruments and foreign exchange is an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (with a strong focus on Excel) is a must
Exceptional ability and willingness to contribute as a team player in a diverse, fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Great attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of all financial data
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
High willingness to learn new IT tools and drive process improvements
Strong willingness to take initiatives and lead projects with minimal oversight
Solid ability to uphold the highest level of confidentiality and discretion on daily responsibilities
Pay Rate: $55/hour
How to Apply
Click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #410674. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.