Job Duties/Accountabilities:

• Supporting the transformation of the financial results close function through centralization and optimization
• Support and lead the financial results close process to ensure accurate, complete and timely results through​
  • • Partnership with various business unit stakeholders to understand the business
    • Review and critical analysis of financial results
    • Management of risks and provisions
    • Support of various internal and external reporting
    • Preparation, review and/or approval of month end transactional processes
    • Support of control environment and audit requirements
    • Lead and support various special projects
• Provide guidance on new transactions, projects, processes and accounting standards to assist the business achieve their results while maintaining strong governance and controls
• Identify areas of potential improvements in existing processes and/or assist in the implementation of changes that lead to increased efficiency and improved effectiveness of processes
• Identify gaps in information systems, data systems, and financial reporting tools and partner with appropriate teams to resolve
• Identify and leverage technology opportunities to recommend and implement process improvement initiatives, identifying areas of overlap and potential efficiency gains.
• Analysis and presentation of financial information to drive value-add decision-making
• Support our Finance partners in the analysis and recording of corporate accounting transactions
• Manage the performance of balance sheet accounts reconciliations, analysis and summary reporting

• Lead teams through day to day functional close accountabilities as well as unique team transformational responsibilities

Critical qualifications / competencies:

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in either accounting/finance, business/commerce and/or previous financial reporting experience
• CPA or related finance experience considered an asset

Experience

• 2-3 years in similar finance and / or accounting role

Technical skills

• Strong proficiency in MS applications including Excel, Powerpoint, Word
• Working knowledge of SAP-BI, SAP-FI and associated accounting systems would be a valuable asset
• Experience in AI and Machine Learning would be a valuable asset

Leadership / People skills

• Ability to support a culture of innovation - a personal interest in upskilling in latest digital and technology trends and an openness to learning new tools and ways for working
• Passion to understand operational business and its linkages to financial processes
• Attention to details, speed and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to make complex issues and processes simple and understandable
• Highly organized, with the ability to independently plan and execute on multiple priorities and demonstrate calmness and composure in times of uncertainty and stress.
• Ability to partner and build sound relationships to influence and engage with various cross-functional groups and management levels towards a common vision
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues and tasks by leading resolution
• Proven ability to work in a team, provide constructive coaching, and foster a positive and rewarding work environment for direct reports, including virtual teams

Bilingualism is an asset (English and French); adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.