Accounting Manager - Toronto, Canada - Lindt Corporate

Lindt Corporate

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the General Ledger.

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.

This role will have contact with senior-level members of the organization including Directors and Controllers which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

It will also have two direct reports.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

Manage the monthend, halfyear, and yearend close process, ensuring all internal and corporate headoffice deadlines are met
Own various sections of financial statements; including lease accounting and administrative operating expenses
Work with Financial Controller to manage interim and yearend audit
Manage the annual internal controls review process to ensure compliance from the business and provide summary of findings
Act as teamlead for general ledger reporting to Group, ensuring all deliverables are given in an accurate and timely manner
Support budget and forecasting activities. Preparing templates for the business, providing insights through variance analysis and meeting with business unit owners
Assist in preparation of all Executive presentation material for CFO. This includes budget and yearend presentations to corporate head office

Process Improvement and General Ledger Support

Review balance sheet accounts for completeness and accuracy, identifying any Risks and Opportunities in the accounts
Work with Financial Controller in all Treasury related activities, such as cash management and FX forecasting
Monitor and analyze department processes and procedures to develop more efficient, effective, and controlsbased procedures, as well as, find more efficient ways of using internal resources and tools to accomplish these goals
Provide training to new and existing staff as needed on reporting, accounting guidelines and systems

Management

Work with direct reports to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of the team
Collaborates with the other Controllers to support overall department goals and objectives

Ad-hoc

Take lead when necessary on special project implementations and support Financial Controller on workflow process improvements
Respond to inquiries from the CFO, Controller and other department heads regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
Advise staff regarding the handling of nonroutine reporting transactions

Qualifications:

Three to five years' of progressive experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area, with minimum 12 years of supervisory experience
Completion of an accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA)
Solid understanding of GAAP & IFRS
Proficiency in Excel, Financial ERP systems (JD Edwards experience considered an asset)
Proactive selfstarter, ability to work independently and in team settings
Effective people management & project management experience
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Deadline focused, proven ability to meet tight deadlines
Possesses strong analytical skills
Highly organized, accurate and detail orientated, ability to handle multiple projects at once
Ability to have fun in a committed and hard working environment

Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world.

During more than 170 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 production sites in Europe and the USA, and distribution and sales companies on four continents.

Lindt is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Please contact our Human Resources department for more information. #CORPORATE #FINANCE #LI-LINDTCA #LI-Hybrid #LI-DT1