Accounting Manager - Toronto, Canada - Hain Celestial

Hain Celestial

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

PURPOSE
The Manager-Accounting supports the Management team with timely and accurate Financial and Management accounting, analysis and reporting.

This will include, but is not limited to, general accounting functions, tax and cash management, audit and SOX compliance, substantiating financial transactions and maintaining accounting controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the monthend closing activities, such as close and open accounting periods, prepare journal entries, run monthend financial reports and update HFM
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliation, perform variance analysis and provide insights on the drivers of the variances
Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information have been recorded accurately.
Update the general ledger master data on a timely basis
Assist in the coordination and preparation of required audit schedules during SOX audits, external annual audits and government tax audits
Assist in cash forecasting, cash flow estimates and preparation of tax schedules
Identify and assist with/or implement processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in the financial reporting and control procedures

COMPETENCIES (Behavioural & Technical Skills)

Deep knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Advanced Microsoft Excel
ERP Experience
Effective communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to adapt and work well in a continuously changing environment
Ability to plan, organize, lead, motivate and advise
Team player, fast learner and ability to work effectively under pressure and within timelines
Overtime required during key periods, such as monthend, quarterend, annual close

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Accounting
510 years' experience in general accounting functions
ERP system experience
Accounting Designation (CPA) attained

PRIMARY INTERACTIONS
Internal departments (Marketing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales, Management, Plants)

Head Office in New York

External (KPMG, Banks, tax auditors)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment utilizing the phone and computer frequently. Requires mínimal physical effort. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where problems occur and volumes are heavy. Overtime as required. Tasks do not expose employee to physically unpleasant or hazardous conditions.

Pay:
Up to $110,000.00 per year

Benefits: