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