Finance Manager – Contract, Maternity Leave Cover

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the timely preparation of entity-level statutory financial statements in accordance with Local GAAP.

• Assist in the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual actuals for regional management accounts.

• Manage the reconciliation and conversion processes between Group GAAP (IFRS) and Local GAAP.

• Lead activities related to statement accuracy, including controls testing and documentation of the balance sheet.

• Supervise the reconciliation and remediation of the balance sheet.

• Drive cash flow forecasting and manage working capital targets (DSO).

• Provide regional accounting expertise while ensuring compliance with global policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with the Tax department on VAT and Corporate Tax submissions, including 1099s and regulatory filings.

• Manage relationships with both internal and external auditors.

• Conduct trend and variance analysis for Finance leadership.

• Stabilize and enhance P2P and O2C processes.

• Monitor service delivery, address escalations, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Contribute to regional growth, standardization, system implementation, and process design initiatives.

• Participate in legal entity rationalization efforts.

• Lead and mentor a team of up to two individuals, reviewing outputs for precision and adherence to deadlines.

• Collaborate with teams across the Americas and Global Finance to share improvements, manage risks, and support business growth.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a Global Finance function.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop direct reports effectively.

• In-depth understanding of Controlling processes and internal controls.

• Capability to navigate both Local GAAP and IFRS standards.

• Experience in statutory reporting and tax compliance, including GST and 1099s.

• Proven experience in managing relationships with external auditors and tax authorities.

• Confidence to lead process and system transitions and promote the adoption of Finance Excellence workflows.

• A proactive approach to managing operational finance workflows.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex accounting issues at their source.

• Strong financial analysis capabilities.

• Skill in identifying anomalies, recognizing trends, and converting data into actionable insights.

• An inclusive leadership style that is well-suited for a high-growth, global team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunities Policy.

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