Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Prepares and reviews claims for the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive in partnership with operational teams.

• Leads the preparation and execution of audits related to income, indirect, and transaction taxes.

• Provides support for income tax compliance and reporting as necessary.

• Aids in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.

• Helps maintain financial records in line with accepted global policies and procedures as well as in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (US GAAP) and Canadian GAAP (where applicable).

• Supports compliance with process control narratives to meet Sarbanes-Oxley Internal Controls objectives and keeps relevant process documentation up to date.

• Notifies management of any discrepancies between documented processes and current practices, facilitating necessary updates to written procedures.

• Reviews, maintains, and prepares comprehensive journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for general ledger accounts, as well as other controls required for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

• Prepares indirect tax (GST/QST) returns for monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions.

• Assists with reconciling tax general ledger accounts.

• Conducts thorough analyses of expenses to ensure accurate coding, adequacy of accruals, and resolution of accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

• Fosters positive relationships with General Ledger (GL) team members, including international accounting staff and other departments.

• Participates in cross-functional teams as required.

• Integrates new accounting requirements into company policies and engages in implementation efforts for new accounting standards.

• Gains and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the general ledger structure and assists in managing Oracle Fusion systems for both the general ledger and sub-ledgers.

• Ensures a timely year-end audit by assisting with all aspects of audit deliverables and inquiries.

• Engages in ensuring that statutory requirements are met, as applicable and as requested.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and experience.

• Must possess moderate knowledge of US and Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience working with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is essential.

• Preference for candidates with Oracle Fusion Financial experience.

• Experience in Canadian and Quebec taxation is preferred.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English, as well as French Canadian, is required.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data is mandatory.

• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Excellent financial, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with high personal motivation to achieve.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

• Initiative and a proactive approach to learning and managing various deliverables are necessary.

• Adaptability to changes in processes, procedures, and role requirements is crucial.

🏝️ Benefits

• We are dedicated to the development of our people, offering career growth and advancement opportunities;

• Supportive and engaged line management;

• Technical training and therapeutic area education;

• Peer recognition and a comprehensive rewards program.

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where you can truly be yourself.