Director - Corporate Accounting and Controls

Overview

Are you a person with the capacity of communicating financial data to senior decision-makers successfully? Are you interested in working in a multilingual, dynamic and friendly environment that encourages personal and professional development? We would love to meet you!

As the Director - Corporate Accounting and Financial Controls, you will be responsible of overseeing and analyzing the consolidation of the group’s financial statements as well as complex accounting matters, providing accounting support to various finance sectors, leading and contributing to ad hoc projects, supervising the preparation of audit materials, and ensuring compliance with Canadian GAAP requirements.

• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual consolidated results (balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flows, allocations, and intercompany transactions).
• Coordinate the financial statements of the group and its subsidiaries (20+), working with external auditors for year-end audits.
• Support the subsidiaries’ accounting teams during the preparation of monthly and annual consolidated results.
• Participate in presenting the consolidated financial statements to the Chief Financial Officer and the Vice President - Corporate Finance.
• Actively participate in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation within the group.
• Take part in maintaining the integrity of the consolidation system, chart of accounts, and other work files.
• Create, apply, and regularly update a centralized record of all accounting policies used by the group.
• Provide interpretation and guidance on complex accounting matters in accordance with Canadian GAAP and the company’s financial policies.
• Participate in projects and assignments as needed.
• On-site position.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA designation
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Accounting
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in auditing
• Bilingual French and English (verbal and written)
• Excellent understanding of Canadian GAAP, American GAAP and other emerging standards
• Experience working for an international company with major transactions
• Ability to present financial data in a meaningful and practical way to main decision-makers
• Good knowledge of accounting and financial controls
• General understanding of corporate taxation and Canadian transfer pricing rules

If you require assistance or accommodation during our recruitment process, please notify Human Resources so that we can review and consider how we may be able to assist you based on your individual needs.

• Global Excel offers more than a position;
• We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, performance bonus and an extensive benefits package;
• A professional future with opportunities for development, growth, and advancement;
• RRSP Match program;
• Financial assistance to employees who wish to continue their education;
• Work/life balance, health and wellness initiatives including an excellent EAP program;
• Employee engagement programs that focus on fitness, food, and fun. To get a taste of the Global Excel life and for more information on our company, visit our Facebook page and website: