Global Accounting Manager - London, Canada - CONVERGIX Automation Solutions

Description

Convergix Automation Solutions is a leading global provider of industrial automation solutions.

Convergix was formed through the acquisition of several companies that provide automation engineering solutions for a variety of end markets including automotive, defense, aerospace, food and beverage, consumer products, life sciences, and more.

All our products and services are custom created to help our customers achieve a competitive edge in their industries.

Our team is always growing and looking to find the next great talent that is going to help us continue to be on the forefront of the automation industry, serving our customers with respect, integrity, and collaboration.

As the Global Accounting Manager, you work with the Chief Accounting Officer to develop/improve/monitor general accounting practices to ensure compliance with US GAAP, complete monthly consolidation, coordinate completion of the annual audit and taxes, and work with the various business units to improve accounting processes and controls.

What would a typical day look like?

• Build and maintain partnership with Convergix Business Units accounting leaders become their trusted advisor to help manage complex accounting issues and help maintain efficient processes and controls.

Work with the accounting leaders to establish the following:

• Appropriate internal controls framework
• Efficient repeatable monthend process
• Proper variance analysis and explanations
• Creation of a 13week cash flow forecast on a regular cadence
• In partnership with the Chief Accounting Officer
• Manage accounting for Convergix parent companies.
• Prepare the consolidation for all Convergix Automation companies
• Prepare financial statements for the Board of Directors
• Establish the appropriate allocation methodology for shared services
• Work with Convergix Business Units to manage enterprise cash flow
• Manage FX risk on an ongoing basis
• Assist with integration of acquired companies
• Oversee daily cash management to ensure accurate reporting and analysis in conjunction with weekly/monthly cash forecast.
• Researching accounting issues for compliance with GAAP
• Establish consistent accounting policies across Convergix companies
• Complete financial statements and balance sheet review to assist with compliance of proper accounting policies
• Coordinate the annual budget/periodic forecasting process
• Deploy and maintain appropriate transfer pricing policies
• Manage credit agreement to ensure proper submission of loan and continuation notices and ensure timely principal and interest payments
• Plan and coordinate consolidation of specific accounting functions into a shared services model
• Manage CPM and FAS software[KB1][PG2]
• In partnership with the external partners and accounting leaders to facilitate and coordinate preparation of the following:
• Completion of annual audit
• Completion and filing of all appropriate tax returns
• Completion of valuation of acquired companies
• Completion of purchase accounting of acquired companies
• Completion of transfer pricing policies

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years' experience as an accountant
• Excellent computer skills; advanced experience with Excel required
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Exceptional leadership abilities
• Must be able to work independently and be selfdirected.
• Strong interpersonal skills working with individuals and building collaborative relationships
• Strong problemsolving skills, ability to interpret data and to present the findings to the relevant stakeholders in a clear and concise way
• Strong presentation skills
• Have the ability to form and stand behind opinions
• Have welldeveloped sense of ethics and integrity
• Comfortable with risk and working with ambiguity
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong negotiation skills

What does CONVERGIX Offer You?
Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Health
• Dental coverage
• RRSP Matching
• 401K
• Paid Cell Phone

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CONVERGIX Automation Solutions

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions (CONVERGIX) is a global systems integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information systems, and process automation.

As a complete solutions provider, we offer our customers technical expertise and creative solutions to dramatically improve and enhance their processing, manufacturing, and logistics operations.

We are a single Source Automation Solutions Provider that leverages the Geography, Technology, Industry expertise and Capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers.

We leverage creative, solutions-oriented engineering and technology to close gaps in process efficiency and drive industries forward.


What does CONVERGIX value?
Our values are our founda