Overview:
Be a key business advisor (financial and non-financial) and partner to the business
Responsible for critical systems and processes supporting the finance team
Prepare accurate financial information to make informed decisions on the direction of the business
Safeguard the business through strong compliance programs and internal controls
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Prepare financial statements for our business activities including month end and yearend journal entries.
Update month-end working papers with financial data and supporting schedules and complete all accounting reconciliations and other required financial analysis.
Prepare data required for monthly financial statement consolidation.
Lead administrator for Corporate Reporting Management (CPM) system (Prophix)
Prepare analysis of company financial statements and variance to budget and prior years.
Compile reports necessary to comply with provincial laws and federal regulations.
Support the preparation of annual budget for the executive office and other Holdco's as required.
Coordinate the consolidated budget and forecast preparation.
Participate in project-based work identified by the finance operations team.
Identify financial reporting issues and support the execution of solutions for the Manager and VP of Financial Operations.
Prepare ad hoc analysis as requested.
Audit and Tax Administration:
Prepare working papers required for annual external and tax audits.
Prepare monthly tax returns for HST/QST, certain legal entities and assist in review of external accountant prepared tax returns.
Coordinate CRA audits as required
Review all correspondence from CRA and action as appropriate.
Business Operations Reporting and Analysis:
Identify areas for improving processes and suggest alternative solutions.
Manage the compilation and maintenance of data required for rolling forecasts.
Maintain accounting procedures manual with the most current documentation of changes.
Assist in constant re-evaluation and implementation of internal controls including financial policies and procedures and safeguarding of assets.
Cash Management:
Assist with preparation of cash flow forecasts.
Compile data required for monthly or weekly borrowing base submission.
Service/Support:
Demonstrate a high degree of service to other business units
Provide support to other members of shared services as required
Company Knowledge and Mutual Support:
Become knowledgeable about all of our products and services they provide to customers
Documentation of all processes and tasks for which a function is responsible
Demonstrate a high degree of service to and collaboration with other business units
Provide support to other department members maintaining a sense of team
Provide positive feedback to others when possible; coach others for success
Recommend opportunities for improvement of processes and systems as a result of the function performed or based on observations
Must contribute to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations
Recommend opportunities for reducing costs
Key Personal Attributes Required for the Position:
Attention to detail
Ability to identify problems and communicate effectively
Highly-organized and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Forward-thinking attitude
Thrives in an ever-changing environment
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Education, Experience and / or Training Requirements:
5+ years accounting experience
CPA accounting designation
Experience with head office accounting
Advanced accounting system knowledge
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office
Experience with a CPM system preferred.
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