Senior Accountant, External Reporting

Liberty•Oakville, ON

1d•CA$85,000 - CA$115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant III / Senior Accountant will support the Company's external financial reporting function. Primary responsibilities include preparing and reviewing consolidated financial information, supporting quarterly and annual reporting deliverables, maintaining accounting and reporting processes, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of external financial reporting. The role will also support technical accounting activities, including accounting research, preparation and maintenance of technical accounting memorandums, implementation of new accounting standards, and accounting assessments for complex and non-routine transactions. The Accountant III / Senior Accountant is expected to proactively identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance the quality and usefulness of financial information, and increase the efficiency of reporting activities. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization to support compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

CPA designation
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, public accounting, or a combination thereof
University degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field
Strong technical accounting knowledge and demonstrated experience applying U.S. GAAP
Experience supporting SEC reporting and external financial reporting processes
Experience with SAP and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, external auditors, and other stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented team player with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing technical accounting memorandums and researching accounting guidance preferred
Experience with financial consolidation systems such as HFM and reporting systems such as Workiva preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare external reporting for public filings, financial institutions, regulators, and other stakeholders, including reviewing financial statements, note disclosures, and updating Workiva
Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements
Review and consolidate cash flow statements prepared by divisional teams for quarterly and annual reporting
Assist with the preparation of Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), earnings support materials, and other external reporting deliverables
Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements, analytics, and reporting packages for internal stakeholders
Perform technical accounting research and prepare and maintain technical accounting memorandums related to complex and non-routine transactions
Support the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards and ASUs, including evaluating impacts, updating accounting policies, enhancing disclosures, and implementing process changes as required
Support the external audit process by coordinating with auditors throughout the year to facilitate the timely completion of financial statement audits, quarterly reviews, and SOX audit activities
Build and maintain strong working relationships with divisional and cross-functional finance teams to ensure timely and accurate information is received to support the consolidation and external reporting processes
Work collaboratively with Corporate Accounting and business teams to ensure transactions are recorded and reported accurately and in a timely manner
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
Support the simplification and standardization of reporting processes while ensuring appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are maintained and periodically reviewed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned