Description
Area Manager, Consolidation and Accounting
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
* Manage the Consolidations and Accounting team including co-ordination of work and delivery of quarterly performance reviews
* Provide leadership, guidance, support, training and coaching for career growth opportunities to the team
* Lead the month-end close and consolidation in a multi-currency environment for several sets of books
* Review journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules and analysis to support the consolidated financial statements and internal reporting
* Provide technical guidance and resolution for Balance Sheet and Income Statements variance analysis
* Prepare financial review packages and present to senior leadership
* Provide technical guidance to Finance department with regards to month-end processes
* Oversee foreign currency risk, hedges, and reporting of exchange gains/losses
* Provide accounting direction on property and casualty insurance, interdivisional transactions, inventory, pensions, payroll and leases
* Operate within an appropriate control framework including internal controls over financial reporting consistent with internal control policies and procedures
* Work with external auditors as part of quarterly and year audits ensuring quality deliverables in a timely manner
* Lead legal entity and branch statutory audits of financial statements for foreign locations
* Perform other related duties or special projects as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Professional Accounting Designation
* University Degree in Business, Commerce, Economics or Finance
* 7 years or more of relevant experience
* Excellent communication and leadership skills with an attention to detail
* Demonstrates professional judgement, analytical capabilities and organizational skills
* Understanding of and experience working with US GAAP
* High skill level with Microsoft Office applications (strong focus on Excel)
* Ability to travel (5% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* 5 years or more of financial industry experience
* Knowledge of GDLS practices and procedures
* Supervisory experience
* Audit experience
* Advanced working knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and Other Enterprise Systems
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