Senior Financial Accountant (12 month term)

ThoughtExchange

23h•Remote

About The Position

ThoughtExchange is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their Finance Team for a 12-month maternity leave cover position. This role is crucial for managing the month-end and year-end financial close processes, preparing accurate financial reports for leadership and the board, and ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all financial operations. The position involves preparing the annual financial audit, supporting corporate tax return preparation, and enhancing reporting systems. The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail and a drive to streamline success.

Requirements

CPA Designation
3-5 years of accounting experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in an intermediate or senior accounting role
Advanced knowledge of main accounting principles (ASPE & US GAAP)
Ability to complete tasks with high accuracy by the deadline
Ability to handle confidential data with a high degree of professionalism
Self-starter with high initiative and ownership
High level of attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-ledger accounting systems
Experience with Shareworks and other relevant softwares
Experience with large Deferred Revenue schedules and understanding of contracts
Experience in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Support the full month-end and year-end close cycle, including producing accurate financial reports for leadership and the board
Analyze financial performance against budget and forecasts, leveraging a strong understanding of TE's drivers, cash flow, and P&L
Contribute to the annual financial audit and assist with ASPE to US GAAP reconciliation; apply sound accounting principles to resolve issues at the right level
Partner with the CFO in preparing investor and lender reporting, dashboards, annual budgets, and forecasts
Review existing accounting processes and recommend improvements to drive efficiency and reporting quality
Serve as a superuser across finance systems (Sage Intacct, BambooHR, Shareworks, and Prophix) documenting processes, handling complex tasks, and assisting with Employee Shares, Options, and Canadian and US Corporate Taxes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RevOps, People, Legal) to identify financial issues and align on impacts
Provide mentorship to junior accountants and model exemplary professional standards, including around sensitive and confidential data