Manager, Corporate Accounting - Richmond Hill, Canada - opentext

Description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

The Opportunity:

As a member of Open Text's Corporate Accounting team, the Manager of Corporate Accounting takes a lead role in ensuring the accuracy of management and operational financial reports in a timely manner. This involves managing a team of 5 accountants with review and approval responsibilities of their work. Works closely with management to promote best practices and to drive process improvements within the department.

You Are Great At:

• Managing a high performing team
• Reviewing and approving monthly payroll journal entries to record the company expense related to employees into the company GL
• Analyzing month over month and quarter over quarter variances of the relevant payroll accounts, both the balance sheet and P&L, and reporting this analysis to management
• Reviewing and approving balance sheet account reconciliations
• Managing the balance sheet reconciliation process and ensuring they are up to date, easy to understand and that historical items are cleared in a timely manner
• Managing and ensuring compliance with SOX controls
• Working with functional teams within the company in order to identify areas of improvement and to initiate and drive process changes
• Liaising with internal and external auditors as part of the quarter end review process.
• Developing working relationships with cross functional teams
• Completing special projects as required (e.g. new system implementations, acquisition integrations etc.)

What It Takes:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Accountancy
• CPA Preferred
• Preferably with 8+ years of related experience with solid US GAAP/ accounting knowledge
• Experience managing a high performing team
• Strong understanding of payroll processes is an asset.
• Prior experience with a global organization and foreign exchange is helpful.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail and initiative are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are a must.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as a co-operative team member.
• Strong issues resolution skills.
• Proven ability to perform under tight timelines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate with high proficiency in MS Office applications – Excel is required.
• Experience in SAP is required

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