Finance Manager

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

📋 Description

• The Finance Manager plays a crucial role within our developing Finance organization, serving as the primary anchor for ensuring financial integrity throughout the Americas.

• Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will directly oversee a team of up to four individuals to guarantee compliance with statutory regulations and provide precise management reporting.

• Manage the relationship with the Shared Service Centre (SSC), ensuring high-quality service delivery and fostering continuous improvement in processes.

• Assist with regional FP&A activities—including budgeting and forecasting—and advocate for strategic initiatives such as system implementations.

• Lead and nurture the Controlling team, ensuring the successful execution of key activities such as statutory and management reporting.

• Oversee reconciliation and conversion between Group GAAP (IFRS) and Local GAAP.

• Direct efforts to verify the accuracy of statements, supervising balance sheet reconciliations.

• Propel cash flow forecasting and manage working capital targets in cooperation with Divisional and SSC teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional Designation: A CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) or equivalent qualification is mandatory.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a Global Finance environment, showcasing a proven ability to manage and mentor direct reports.

• Technical knowledge: A thorough understanding of Controlling processes, internal controls, and proficiency in navigating both Local GAAP and IFRS.

• Compliance & Audit Savvy: Proven experience in statutory reporting, tax compliance (e.g., GST, 1099s), and establishing successful relationships with external auditors and tax authorities.

• Change Leadership: The capability to lead process and system transformations, ensuring enthusiastic adoption of "Finance Excellence" workflows among Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.

• Operational Excellence: A proactive approach to managing relationships with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) and the ability to address and resolve complex accounting issues at their source.

• Analytical Rigor: Strong financial analysis capabilities with the skill to identify anomalies, recognize trends, and convert data into actionable insights for Finance Leaders.

• Collaborative Mindset: An inclusive leadership approach that thrives in a dynamic, high-growth global team setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Keywords Studios is committed to adhering to a well-defined Equal Opportunities Policy. We strive to create a workplace that offers equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees.

• Note to Recruitment Agencies: Please be aware that Keywords Studios does not accept unsolicited resumes or any contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a valid, pre-existing agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be reimbursed by Keywords Studios.

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