Accounting Manager

Position: Accounting Manager (Contract)

Job Description

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What will you work on?
Spinmaster is seeking a Accounting Manager, to join our dynamic Finance team! As a Accounting Manager, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting and help lead the financial close process for the North America Toy Creative Center. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing business, lead change, improve processes and be an integral member of a team seeking continuous improvement and best in class accounting and reporting.

How will you create impact? Facilitate and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for North America Toy including:

Lead monthly financial close process for the North America Toy creative center, including PL, Balance Sheet, and variance analysis

Manage various close responsibilities for North America Toy and Corporate Accounting including prepayments and intercompany transactions

Lead the commissions calculation, accrual and payment process for in-house and 3rd party sales reps, working closely with the sales team to ensure information

Lead the process to review, maintain and monitor monthly general ledger account reconciliations.

Develop and implement internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership, to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

Develop, implement, and maintain standardized operating procedures for the accounting department.

Support Internal and External audit requirements to facilitate quarterly and annual audits and ensure compliance.

Regularly review and update procedures to align with evolving accounting standards and best practices.

Monitor and assess changes in accounting regulations and industry trends, ensuring compliance and proactively adapting financial processes as needed.

Drive process improvements to standardize build efficiencies and ensure best practices are employed while leveraging systems, automation, and other solutions as needed.

Provide managerial leadership to direct report, including establishing goals and objectives, assessing skills, knowledge and personal effectiveness

Perform ad hoc projects as needed during the year.

What are your skills and experience?

CPA designation

At least 4 years of managerial experience

Ability to respond to, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of completeness and accuracy.

Experienced people leader and effective coach committed to the development and engagement of their team.

Strong accounting and financial reporting expertise (IFRS preferred)

Experience with ERP systems, SAP/BPC are considered an asset

Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office and advanced level Excel skill (pivots, vlookups, xlookups, and advanced formulas)

This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.