Horizon Recruitment is searching for a Complex Accounting Specialist - Corporate Reporting to join our client's growing accounting team team. The Complex Accounting Specialist, Corporate Reporting, applies technical knowledge to maintain accounting balances and prepare related external reporting in specific complex business areas in partnership with internal stakeholders. The position is primarily accountable for accounting for treasury transactions including hedge accounting, net interest expense reporting, and preparation of the consolidated and significant subsidiaries cash flow statements, while acting as the key business partner with Treasury.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Account and forecast for treasury transactions including hedges, share buybacks, and net interest expense as well as one of the client's joint ventures and reconcile related accounts;
- Assist with month end close and external quarterly reporting, including preparation of the consolidated cash flow statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, net interest expense, and financial instruments;
- Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual financial analysis that supports consolidated financial results and corporate forecasts;
- Act as the key business partner for Treasury and effectively research and communicate accounting and reporting implications of proposed treasury transactions;
- Implement process improvements that support a timely close, forecast accuracy, and ability to report;
- Ensure financial reporting is in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Tax or securities regulation, as applicable;
- Ensure accounting and reporting process complies with applicable internal control (SOX) requirements;
- Address and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewers;
REQUIREMENTS
- Accounting designation (CPA; CPA, CA);
- Experience with complex accounting matters, such as hedge accounting;
- Knowledge of US GAAP (desirable);
- ERP/SAP expertise (desirable);
- Application Expertise (desirable): BPC, Excel, Workiva, Blackline;
- Process management skills;
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
- Ability to set and meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
WHAT OUR CLIENT HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
**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.