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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Canadian accounting standards, financial reporting, and compliance, with a strong focus on managing tax and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead financial operations, enhance internal controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
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CPA DesignationCanadian Accounting StandardsFinancial ReportingERP SystemsU.S. GAAP
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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingTax ComplianceStatutory ReportingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationAccrualsFinancial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingProject Accounting
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsSAP
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA Designation
Industry Keywords
Canadian TaxRegulatory RequirementsMultinational OperationsCross-Border OperationsInternal Control Enhancements
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for Canadian operations
- Serve as the primary finance leader for the Canadian entity
- Establish scalable processes balancing local requirements with U.S.-based multinational reporting and governance needs
- Manage Canadian federal and provincial tax, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
- Post and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial analyses
- Prepare, review, and investigate balance sheet reconciliations, accounting variances, and financial discrepancies
- Escalate risks and recommendations to management
- Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, statutory reporting, labor regulations, payroll requirements, and other regulatory obligations
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Operations teams on budgeting, forecasting, contract accounting, and operational finance initiatives
- Support external audits, process improvements, ERP initiatives, and internal control enhancements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent work experience
- CPA designation or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting, tax, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements
- Experience in financial reporting, controllership, compliance, audit management, and multinational or cross-border operations
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and multinational financial reporting environments
- Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal
- Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred
- Experience with project accounting, long-term contract accounting, construction accounting, and revenue recognition principles
- Valid driver's license and passport
- Ability to drive and/or fly to company HQ
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote opportunity
- Up to 10% travel may be required
- Business travel expenses reimbursed based on program guidelines
- Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements