Vice President, Finance Mergers - Richmond Hill, Canada - Open Text Corporation

Open Text Corporation

Verified Company

Richmond Hill, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Vice President, Finance Mergers & Acquisitions:

Req id: Richmond Hill, ON, CA
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OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

YOUR IMPACT
Joining OpenText as the Vice President, Finance M&A means stepping into a role with significant influence and visibility. You'll spearhead financial leadership throughout the deal lifecycle, driving key initiatives and building strong relationships across various functions.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

Lead the Finance M&A and Integration teams, providing overall financial leadership from diligence to close and postclose integration activities.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including corporate development, accounting, tax, treasury, legal, and operations to drive M&A and postclose integration initiatives.
Manage a team of 78 professionals.

Diligence to Close

Represent all finance functions during the diligence process, evaluating financial merits and identifying potential risks.
Review definitive agreements, support net working capital negotiations, and oversee transition service agreements.

Post Close Integration of Finance & Reporting Activities

Complete purchase price accounting and lead the transition to US GAAP accounting standards.
Manage the integration of acquired company's financial results into SAP for consolidated reporting.
Act as a key point of contact with external auditors and professional service advisors.

Legal Entity Rationalization

Support financial aspects of postacquisition legal entity rationalization projects.
Lead preparation of legal entity valuations for statutory mergers or liquidations.

WHAT IT TAKES

Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in M&A and valuation roles, preferably in the technology sector.
Accounting designation required, preference for CPA, CA, or US CPA.
CBV or similar valuation designation preferred.
Knowledge of US GAAP accounting preferred.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to lead crossfunctional teams.
Strong analytical and decisionmaking abilities with high attention to detail.

ONE LAST THING

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

Join us in this critical role where you'll drive impactful financial decisions and contribute to the success of our organization on a global scale.