Director - Corporate Accounting and Controls

Global Excel Management•Sherbrooke, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees and analyzes the consolidation of the group’s financial statements, handles complex accounting matters, provides accounting support to finance sectors, leads ad hoc projects, supervises audit material preparation, and ensures compliance with Canadian GAAP. The position is based in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and is primarily on-site.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting
CPA designation
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Accounting
Minimum 4 years’ experience in auditing
Bilingual French and English (verbal and written)
Excellent understanding of Canadian GAAP, American GAAP and other emerging standards
Experience working for an international company with major transactions
Ability to present financial data in a meaningful and practical way to main decision-makers
Good knowledge of accounting and financial controls
General understanding of corporate taxation and Canadian transfer pricing rules

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of monthly and annual consolidated results (balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flows, allocations, and intercompany transactions).
Coordinate the financial statements of the group and its subsidiaries (20+), working with external auditors for year-end audits.
Support the subsidiaries’ accounting teams during the preparation of monthly and annual consolidated results.
Participate in presenting the consolidated financial statements to the Chief Financial Officer and the Vice President - Corporate Finance.
Actively participate in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation within the group.
Take part in maintaining the integrity of the consolidation system, chart of accounts, and other work files.
Create, apply, and regularly update a centralized record of all accounting policies used by the group.
Provide interpretation and guidance on complex accounting matters in accordance with Canadian GAAP and the company’s financial policies.
Participate in projects and assignments as needed.