Financial Accounting Manager

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Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are seeking a Financial Accounting Manager in our Toronto office who will join the America’s Region Financial Accounting team managing the region’s statutory reporting process and audits. The person will be part of the Global Financial Accounting Team and will work closely with local finance business partners, the Shared Services Center teams in Newcastle, United Kingdom, and project management teams in Canada and the US to identify and implement process improvements and documentation while assisting in complying with the region's statutory regulations. This role will not only provide beneficial support to the financial reporting but will also play a significant role in business operations and internal control improvements.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating the preparation of financial statements and audit of US, Canadian and UK entities with a Senior Accountant.
• Preparing technical accounting papers.
• Oversight of statutory WIP process from business to auditors for the Americas Region entities.
• Detail review of the statutory working papers, financial statements and note disclosures, memos and process documentation prepared by the team.
• Managing the operational activities for the above, ensuring alignment, coherent accurate and insightful reporting. The role will require working in close collaboration across the finance functional areas in the Region and Global Financial Accounting Team.
• Acting as a point of contact with the External Audit teams for any escalations of audit findings or audit delays and supporting the Regional Head of Financial Accounting.
• Leading and mentoring a team of accountants.
• Finding opportunities where processes for your area can be enhanced for efficiency, automation, and improved control.
• Helping drive the documentation of best practice processes and procedures to ensure effective control frameworks are built into the processes and risks are identified and addressed.

Is this role right for you?

• 6 or more years of total experience with 2 years or more directly supervising staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or equivalent.
• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Technical experience in end-to-end External Reporting, Finance and Statutory Accounting environments.
• Ability to listen, demonstrate empathy and remain calm when under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in an agile and collaborative manner within a complex and changing business environment.
• Computer literacy in MS Office including deep experience in Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning solutions e.g. Oracle/JDE would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.
• Experience in delivering Continuous Improvement initiatives for finance related processes.
• Encouraging innovative thinking and collaboration.

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What We Offer You

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These benefits are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. They provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi‑annually) provides an opportunity to share in the success of the firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job performed in Toronto is $135,000 to $150,000 per year. Benefits are not included in the base salary range. Summary of benefits are included in this posting with details provided to applicants at the time of interview. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: General Business and Finance.