Manager, Accounting
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting, the Manager, Accounting will be responsible for leading the financial monthly close for various legal entities, including the day-to-day accounting tasks and monthly reconciliations, and supporting the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting teams.
Responsibilities
Facilitate and manage the month-end close process and prepare financial statements
Review and approve various monthly reconciliations and journal entries
Analyze financial statements monthly and report on variances versus budget / prioryear / forecast as required
Responsible for ensuring compliance with internal control requirements
Support Canopy’s external reporting requirements relating to the quarterly and annual financial statements, the corresponding notes, as well as the management discussions and analysis and all other externally disclosed financial information including security filings
Research and document the accounting implications of significant or unusual transactions to assess impacts on financial reporting and accounting activities
Assist senior management to continuously drive improvements in accounting and financial reporting by completing special projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Experience
Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting / Business or equivalent
5-7 years of accounting experience
Demonstrated understanding of US GAAP a definite asset
Proficiency in Excel and ERP experience required, experience with SAP or Sage a definiteasset
Experience in a public company and SOX experience is ideal
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate and influence all levels in theorganization including a broad base of finance and business partners
Initiative and results oriented, and strong attention to detail and accuracy
Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to lead, direct and manage a team
Proficiency in planning and prioritization and ability to multi-task
Ability to build productive relationships