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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