Accounting Manager - Vancouver, Canada - EarthDaily Analytics

EarthDaily Analytics

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

OUR VISION

At EarthDaily Analytics (EDA), we strive to build a more sustainable planet by creating innovative solutions that combine satellite imagery of the Earth, modern software engineering, machine learning, and cloud computing to solve the toughest challenges in agriculture, water management, carbon-capture verification and more.

EDA's signature Earth Observation mission, the EarthDaily Constellation (EC), is currently under construction.

Once operational in mid-2024, the EC will be the most powerful global change detection and change monitoring system ever developed, capable of generating unprecedented predictive analytics and insights.

The EarthDaily Constellation will combine with the EarthPipeline data processing system to provide unprecedented, scientific-grade data of the world every day, positioning EDA to meet the growing needs of diverse industries.

OUR TEAM

Our global, enterprise-wide team represents a variety of business lines and is made up of sales, marketing and support professionals, data scientists, software engineers, project managers and finance, HR, and IT professionals.

READY TO LAUNCH?

Do you want to join the Accounting team of one of the most exciting space companies at the forefront of global change detection/change monitoring? We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and jump in at the task level.

This is a Vancouver-based hybrid position, with some in-office work required.

PREPARE FOR IMPACT

Reporting to the Interim Controller and working closely with other members of the Accounting team, both in the Vancouver corporate office and globally, the Accounting Manager is a hands-on role responsible for the oversight of the accounting team's day-to-day activities, providing mentorship and guidance.

At the corporate head office, this role ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, audit & tax compliance and assists with financial planning & analysis.

Globally, the Accounting Manager works closely with the subsidiary accounting team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end results, US GAAP and head office accounting policies.

General Ledger/Day-to-Day Accounting

Manage and oversee daily activities of the Canadian accounting team
Manage chart of accounts and general ledgers, ensuring accuracy and appropriate controls over accounting transactions; ensure appropriate mapping of new accounts within financial statements line items
Review and approve transactions, working papers and reconciliations prepared by the accounting team
Analyze accounting impact of new contracts, financings and other transactions, adoption of new accounting standards, and prepare technical accounting memos where required

Financial Reporting (Month-End and Quarterly)

Lead the monthend close in NetSuite, FX translation and assess completeness of close; performs detailed analysis & review of subsidiary results for accuracy and completeness
Deliver complete, accurate and timely monthly comparative financial statements with departmental break down for management reporting
Ensure accurate consolidation of the Company's international operations
Perform detailed review of variance analysis of monthly results, document and correct for discrepancies identified before management deck is prepared
Prepare or review memos or analysis of technical accounting matters and ensure all technical accounting areas sufficiently addressed, documented and reported, as needed

Year End Corporate Reporting

Manage annual external reporting process, including preparation of financial statements & note disclosures in accordance with US GAAP
Ensure audit compliance on technical accounting matters & reporting; liaising with auditors and negotiating significant matters/findings

Other Responsibilities

Continuously monitor bank balances & allocation, ensuring sufficient liquidity for payroll, benefits, rent and other highpriority outflows
Assist with preparation & review of corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance and providing backup to external tax advisors
Review transfer pricing transactions, management fee calculations and yearend tax note WP & disclosure
FP&A support including weekly cashflow forecast monitoring, budget prep and variance analysis, management/board presentation preparation etc.

YOUR PAST MISSIONS

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
CPA designation required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 23 years of experience in an accounting manager capacity
Experience in the space industry or similar an asset
Experience in which you have a developed a deep understanding of project accounting and management reporting; or,
An equivalent combination of experience/education/designations will be considered
Experience with ERPs / other project accounting software required (Netsuite an asset)
Experience with government grants and SR&ED is an asset

YOUR TOOLKIT