Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting - Vancouver - Global Relay

Description

Who we are: For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world's most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations. Global Relay offers competitive compensation and benefits and a culture that supports big ideas, new challenges, and groundbreaking innovation. We value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration across all employees.

Your role: The Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting will support the Manager, Financial Reporting in completing full cycle accounting and meeting monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements. You will identify key issues and priorities and directly assist the Manager, Financial Reporting and senior management in making solid financial decisions based on sound business metrics and professional judgment. You will review work prepared by other members of the Financial Reporting team, prepare more senior and technical analyses, research accounting issues, and play a hands-on role in year-end audits, monthly/quarterly/annual reporting and other ad hoc financial analyses.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the successful completion of financial month end close. Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end milestones, working cross-functionally with the Financial Reporting, Tax, AP, Billing, and Payroll teams
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reporting packages for key stakeholders
• Supervise the timely preparation and posting of financial transactions throughout the month
• Coordinate and oversee timely and accurate monthly analysis and reporting of variances between actual and budgeted revenues, margins, capital expenditures and recommend corrective measures
• Drive a culture of operational efficiency and reporting accuracy, focused on continually reducing reporting lead times
• Champion data integrity and continuous enhancement of reporting systems, ensuring consistency across global entities
• Interpret and apply complex accounting standards for new or unusual transactions; provide recommendations and document conclusions
• Maintain and enhance the company's accounting policies, ensuring compliance with changes in accounting standards or regulatory requirements
• Develop, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators for senior management
• Prepare and review working papers and analysis for monthly financial reporting, annual audit requirements and bank reporting requirements
• Support complex revenue recognition analyses, including multi-element arrangements, subscription models, usage-based billing, and long-term contracts
• Maintain and oversee statutory financial statement reporting requirements for Canadian entities and foreign subsidiaries (US, UK, Sweden, Spain, Australia, Singapore, etc.)
• Act as a main point of contact with external auditors and accounting service providers, responding to external requests and queries
• Compile ad hoc data extracts and reports in response to inquiries from management, customers, auditors, regulatory authorities and other government agencies
• Prepare and review annual or ad hoc accounting memos and analyses as required
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and cash flow forecasts
• Coach and share best practices with junior team members

About you

• Qualified professional accountant (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) with a strong work ethic and integrity
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting and finance in a role of similar level of responsibilities
• Familiarity with NetSuite or other enterprise-scale cloud-based ERP systems is an asset
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and IFRS (or US GAAP) with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards
• Experience in full cycle accounting in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription billing environment is an asset
• Ability to navigate a dynamic, high-growth, technology-driven environment, while maintaining accuracy and control discipline
• Experience in managing people and financial operations is an asset
• Proven history of excellence and timeliness in external and internal financial reporting
• Comfort working with large data sets, including the ability to validate, reconcile, and analyze data efficiently
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities with experience in researching and preparing technical accounting memos
• Advanced level MS Excel proficiency, with advanced knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time
• Impeccable accuracy with numbers and attention to detail
• Clear understanding of financial KPIs for SaaS businesses
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion and to be entrusted with confidential information
• Ability to thrive in a fast moving, fast growth entrepreneurial environment, have a 'solution based' mindset, and be proactive in driving improvements to processes and systems

What you can expect

At Global Relay, there's no ceiling to what you can achieve. It's the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You'll receive mentoring, coaching, and support to reach your career goals. You'll be part of a culture that rewards creativity and perseverance and be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills. Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to provide reasonable adjustments and accommodations as needed. For more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit

British Columbia - Base salary range: $80,000 CAD - $100,000 CAD

Benefits and notices

We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program, including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees receive annual vacation days, which increase with tenure. Other benefits include paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, bonus, and an RRSP contribution matching program. For Vancouver-based employees, we offer a subsidized meal program.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit