Controller - Halifax, Canada - Prosci

Description

About Prosci:


Founded in 1994, Prosci is a global leader in change management and the provider of choice for 80% of Fortune 100 companies. Prosci combines scientific research with the people side of change to deliver results-focused solutions that enable clients to achieve change outcomes and grow organizational change capability. Prosci maintains the industry's largest body of change management research—the basis for the company's tools, methodologies, advisory services, and role-based development programs. To date, Prosci has certified over 100,000 change management practitioners worldwide.

As a part of the Global Finance team, the Financial Controller for Canada will be responsible for reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.

They will also have a strong reporting relationship with the President of the Canadian Market and the Global Corporate Controller.

The Financial Controller for Canada will be in charge of overseeing day-to-day accounting, as well as financial and tax reporting.

They will also handle market consolidation, financial analytics, controls, policies, and procedures for all the organization's locations in Canada.

Additionally, the Financial Controller for Canada will support the Chief Financial Officer and the Global Corporate Controller in preparing the organization's financial records according to the United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

They will also ensure compliance with statutory financial and tax reports and assist in the preparation and interpretation of financial reports for the Canadian Leadership Team.

Scope:

• Act as a financial business partner to the Canadian Leadership Team and all departments within the Prosci Canada organization.
• Provide monthly and annual financial accounting closes that are timely, accurate, and complete in accordance with GAAP and local statutory requirements through a system of internal controls.
• Play a key role in the annual financial audit for the Canada Market Operations by providing requested supporting documentation to the external audit firm.
• Prepare and deliver financial analytics, budgeting, and forecasting to support the Canada Market, country operations, and the global consolidation, using companywide standards whenever possible.
• Engage, communicate with, and collaborate with the Canada Leadership Team, managers within the Company, external local accountants, and payroll providers as needed.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all Canada financial accounts.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of tax obligations for all entities within the Prosci Canada Market.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing billing, accounts receivable and payable, cost and inventory accounting, and revenue recognition for Prosci Canada.
• Identifying accounting and financial issues in real time and providing recommendations for solutions.
• Leading and building the accounting team for Prosci Canada.
• Managing and supporting the monthend and yearend close process.
• Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Managing budgeting, forecasting/updates to the financial plans, and analyzing the performance of the business.
• Providing financial guidance and advice for business cases to the Canadian Leadership Team.
• Collaborating with the Canada Market Talent Partner to manage payroll operations and expense operations.
• Overseeing and managing banking and forex relationships and transactions.
• Coordinating the preparation of regulatory reporting and producing financial statements.
• Creating the annual budget for Prosci Canada in consultation with the Canadian Leadership Team and Managers.
• Ensuring accurate accounting for all Prosci Canada operating companies.
• Managing and ensuring compliance with governmental country reporting requirements and related country tax filings.
• Managing all relevant business registrations and insurance policies.
• Adhering to and developing new policies and procedures when relevant.
• Continuously seeking ways to improve operations within the Finance team and making recommendations for overall Prosci Canada Market business effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, and/or finance.
• Professional Accounting Designation: ACCA/CGMA/CPA
• Strong finance & accounting experience across multiple organizations, currencies, and countries.
• Highly skilled user of Microsoft Excel and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge and experience in US GAAP and/or IFRS Accounting
• Familiarity with Canadian statutory tax filings
• Familiar with financial ERP systems Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and NetSuite
• Capable of working in a highstress environment with multiple, simultaneous deadlines.
• Proficient in working with multiple general ledger systems.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills