Associate Director, Financial Accounting

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director, Financial Accounting. We are seeking a qualified, dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to the success of our company.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Financial Accounting, your key responsibilities will include:

• Actively participate in the preparation and review of IFRS interim and annual consolidated financial statements and related public disclosure documents, including the review of French translations
• Review financial information provided by subsidiaries and business units to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and standards across the organization
• Participate in the preparation of the consolidation process, including the preparation of notes to the financial statements
• Provide accounting and financial reporting support for complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, impairments, pension accounting, share‑based compensation, investment activities and financial instruments
• Prepare and review financial reporting materials for senior management and governance committees
• Research and document new IFRS standards, including participation in their implementation in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with external auditors during interim and annual audits, including audit planning, execution and resolution of accounting and reporting matters
• Partner with tax, investor relations, communications and legal teams on accounting, reporting and disclosure matters
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and respond to special requests as required

• 10-12 years of relevant experience in a public company financial accounting and reporting role, or in an accounting firm
• University degree and CPA designation
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, consolidation, information systems and public company regulations
• Strong problem-solving ability and ability to improve processes
• Experience with evaluating and documenting technical accounting issues
• Experience in researching peer reporting practices and drafting new disclosures
• Ability to work in and learn different financial systems (e.g., SAP S/4
  
  HANA Cloud, CCH Tagetik, Power BI)
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
• The position requires an advanced level of oral and written French and English. The successful candidate will interact on a daily basis with representatives of the Group's various entities based in North America and Europe

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Corey Monteferrante at [email protected].