Horizon Recruitment has been engaged to identify the Manager, Financial Reporting of a growing software client with a strong track record of stable growth and returns. Reporting to the Controller, the Manager of Financial Reporting will be responsible for financial reporting, corporate accounting, internal controls and special projects. Our client has a long-standing stable record of success in their niche market which includes significant major players in the Oil & Gas sector. Our client has solid leadership with a focus on growth and international expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of the quarterly and year‐end financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and other reports as required
- Preparation of financial reporting for foreign operations (USA, Middle East and Europe)
- Participation in month-end close process, including analyzing financial results and variances including providing explanations for P&L Impact
- Review of monthly commission calculations for accuracy of payouts and accounting
- Assistance with monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting package
- Partner and coordinate with FP&A to for management reporting packages and variance analysis.
- Valuation of equity‐based compensation and reporting of equity activity to regulatory bodies
- Participation in M&A activities, including but not limited to due diligence, planning post-acquisition integration, accounting for business combinations
- Research of new accounting pronouncements and best practice disclosure.
- Assist with monthly consolidation and reconciliations including review of working papers
- Provide advice and guidance on accounting matters including IFRS standard updates and complex accounting issues
- Coordination of yearly audit working papers and supporting documentation and liaise with external auditors
- Maintain documentation on design and implementation of internal controls including annual testing of controls
- Assist in establishing and monitoring compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures
- Look for opportunities to improve process improvements and efficiencies while supporting and driving best practices.
- Work with Controller on streamlining reporting processes and information systems
- Participation in system integration and efficiencies throughout processes and initiatives
- Cross‐training with other accounting positions to ensure adequate coverage
- Work on special projects as needed.
Requirements:
- 5+ years financial reporting experience in a public company setting
- Hold a CPA designation, preferably with of 3+ years of experience in public practice
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Exceptional customer service skills and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively on complex projects.
- Experience with multicurrency and multi-entity accounting.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain Management