Financial Accounting Manager Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

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We are seeking a Financial Accounting Manager in our Toronto office who will join the America’s Region Financial Accounting team managing the region’s statutory reporting process and audits.

The person will be part of the Global Financial Accounting Team and will work closely with local finance business partners, the Shared Services Center teams in Newcastle, United Kingdom, and project management teams in Canada and the US to identify and implement process improvements and documentation while assist in complying with the region's statutory regulations. This role will not only provide beneficial support to the financial reporting but will also play a significant role in business operations and internal control improvements.

The Opportunity

Planning and coordinating the preparation of financial statements and audit of US, Canadian and UK entities with a Senior Accountant

Preparing technical accounting papers

Oversight of statutory WIP process from business to auditors for the Americas Region entities

Detail review of the statutory working papers, financial statements and note disclosures, memos and process documentation prepared by the team

Managing the operational activities for the above, ensuring alignment, coherent accurate and insightful reporting. The role will require working in close collaboration across the finance functional areas in the Region and Global Financial Accounting Team

Acting as a point of contact with the External Audit teams for any escalations of audit findings or audit delays and supporting the Regional Head of Financial Accounting

Leading and mentor a team of accountants

Finding opportunities where processes for your area can be enhanced for efficiency, automation, and improved control

Helping drive the documentation of best practice processes and procedures to ensure effective control frameworks are built into the processes and risks are identified and addressed.

Is this role right for you?

6 or more years of total experience with 2 years or more directly supervising staff

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or equivalent

Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

Technical experience in end-to-end External Reporting, Finance and Statutory Accounting environments

Ability to listen, demonstrate empathy and remain calm when under pressure

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in an agile and collaborative manner within a complex and changing business environment

Computer literacy in MS Office including deep experience in Excel and Word

Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning solutions e.g. Oracle/JDE would be advantageous but not a prerequisite

Experience in delivering Continuous Improvement initiatives for finance related processes,

Encouraging innovative thinking and collaboration.

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What we offer you

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup expect for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.

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