Financial reporting specialist | Coquitlam | 80k-90k

Our client is a long-established, market-leading North American organization with a significant international presence and a diverse portfolio of operations. With over a century of history, the company partners with a broad network of global suppliers and retail customers, delivering high-quality products and services across multiple markets. Recognized for its strong performance, operational excellence, and people-first culture, the organization has earned multiple workplace and business accolades. Known for its entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability, and commitment to sustainable growth, the company offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully while advancing their careers within a stable and values-driven organization.

Advantages
- Industry leader with a strong market reputation
- Opportunity to work alongside a supportive and inspiring leader
- Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture
- Hybrid work model offering flexibility

Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and timely delivery of consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (including ASPE and US GAAP), meeting both internal and external stakeholder requirements.
- Partner with accounting and finance teams to develop and maintain consolidation systems, reporting tools, policies, procedures, and internal controls to support accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Prepare technical accounting memoranda addressing complex topics such as acquisition accounting and other non-routine transactions.
- Develop consolidated quarterly forecasts and annual financial plans aligned with relevant accounting standards.
- Produce management reporting and variance analysis based on forecasts and budgets.
- Coordinate tax, intercompany, and profit allocation entries required for consolidation.
- Act as a primary contact for internal and external audit processes.
- Serve as a technical resource to colleagues, offering guidance on complex reporting matters and leading defined-scope initiatives.
- Support financial reporting leadership in planning, reviewing, and coordinating deliverables to ensure quality and timeliness.
- Apply sound professional judgment to complex accounting issues, proactively identifying risks and recommending practical solutions.
- Contribute to team development through mentoring, knowledge sharing, onboarding support, and participation in training initiatives.

Qualifications
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
- Experience within a large public accounting firm and/or exposure to public company reporting environments considered an asset.
- 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, consolidation, or corporate accounting.
- Prior mentorship, training, or informal leadership experience is an asset.
- Experience with enterprise consolidation systems is an asset.

Summary
If you’d like to learn more about this role, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasgraham/

You can also reach me via email at nicolas.graham@randstad.ca

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