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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP financial reporting, public company reporting, and compliance with securities regulations. Proven leadership in managing accounting teams, overseeing audits, and driving process improvements in multinational operations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CPA DesignationU.S. GAAP KnowledgePublic Company Reporting ExperienceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyPeople Leadership Experience
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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingJournal Entry ReviewGeneral Ledger MaintenanceCash ManagementFinancial AnalysisInternal ControlsProcess ImprovementAudit CoordinationForeign Currency AccountingFinancial Planning
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationMentoringProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Financial SystemsERP Implementation
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACA
Industry Keywords
Healthcare TechnologyMedical DeviceManufacturingLife SciencesMultinational Operations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Oversee global consolidation of Canadian, U.S., German, Chinese, and Finnish operations
- Ensure timely and accurate U.S. GAAP financial reporting
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting estimates
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
- Oversee preparation and review of Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, MD&A, earnings releases, and SEDAR+ filings
- Coordinate with external legal counsel, auditors, and filing service providers
- Ensure compliance with securities regulations and disclosure requirements
- Research and document U.S. GAAP accounting positions, including ASC 606, stock-based compensation, foreign currency accounting, business arrangements, contract modifications, and new accounting pronouncements
- Maintain and enhance internal controls and support management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting
- Lead process improvement initiatives and coordinate external audits and quarterly reviews
- Oversee cash management and banking relationships
- Monitor liquidity, working capital, foreign exchange exposures, and treasury controls
- Lead and mentor the accounting and finance team
- Partner with FP&A, Human Resources, Operations, Commercial, Executive Leadership, the CFO, external stakeholders, and the Board
- Support financing activities, investor relations, strategic projects, financial planning, operational improvements, new business opportunities, commercial arrangements, and international expansion initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- CPA designation (CPA, CA preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Public company reporting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Experience managing external audits
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
- Demonstrated people leadership experience
- Preferred: Medical device, healthcare technology, manufacturing, or life sciences industry experience
- Preferred: Experience in both Canadian and U.S. reporting environments
- Preferred: ERP implementation or finance transformation experience
- Preferred: Exposure to multinational operations and foreign subsidiaries
Benefits
Comp & perks- Group RRSP
- Medical benefits paid by the employer
- Eligibility for participation in the company’s benefits programs
- Accommodation support during recruitment, selection, and/or assessment processes