Senior financial analyst Jobs in Woodstock, ON

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

Working in a hybrid environment at BlackBerry’s headquarters in Waterloo, ON, the Senior Accounting Analyst will join the Corporate Accounting team and report to the Director of Accounting Operations. As part of a team of experienced accounting professionals, this role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures.

This role focuses on the execution and integrity of the global record-to-report process, including supporting the month-end close, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts etc.), investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items through cross-functional collaboration
• Support the accounting and maintenance of prepaid, fixed assets, intangible assets (including patents), including preparation of depreciation/amortization and related continuity schedules
• Prepare balance sheet analysis reports for senior management, including key account fluctuations and reconciliation summaries
• Support external audit activities, including preparation of supporting documentation and response to auditor requests
• Assist with statutory compliance requirements for local subsidiaries globally, including preparation of supporting documentation and schedules to meet local regulatory and filing requirements
• Ensure financial records adhere to U.S. GAAP accounting standards, SOX controls and internal accounting policies
• Coordinate and complete mandatory government surveys (e.g., Statistics Canada, U.S. Census Bureau)
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the corporate accounting team’s operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, treasury, and tax, to ensure accurate accounting treatment and data consistency
• Assist with ad hoc accounting-related analyses, reporting requests, and cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting designation (CPA Canada or U.S. CPA) preferred
• 3–5 years of progressive corporate accounting or public accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven close environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within an accounting and reconciliation context
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams
• Having prior experience of working in EMEA region will be a big plus

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$73,600.00 - $103,500.00

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

Bonus:

The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization-wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full-time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success. VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in BlackBerry’s achievements.

Benefits:

The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well-being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.