Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, including revenue recognition and others
• Experience in the SaaS or technology industry is highly desirable
• Strong accounting systems experience; NetSuite experience preferred
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment establishing priorities and managing multiple tasks and demands
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments

Responsibilities

• Complete various aspects of the Company’s monthly financial close within strict close timetables (areas including, but not limited to, revenue and deferred revenue, leases, intercompany accounting, prepaids, payroll journal entries, and others)
• Prepare journal entries with clear and accurate supporting documentation
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis
• Provide thoughtful commentary on monthly financial variance analysis
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal stakeholders
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required periodic reports and payments
• Ensure compliance with various Canadian federal and provincial reporting requirements and filings (eg, monthly GST and PST filings and payments)
• Work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager to develop, maintain and document internal control policies and procedures
• Assist in developing and driving adoption of new systems and processes to help drive operational efficiency
• Review and recommend process improvements related to accounting systems and procedures
• Coordinate and assist in managing external audits to ensure timely and successful delivery of audit results
• Assist in research and preparation of technical accounting memos for complex accounting transactions and to ensure compliance with new developments in accounting guidance
• Identify, communicate, and help mitigate any accounting, statutory, or financial reporting risks as they arise
• Assist in department-wide cross-training efforts and ensure backups exist for all major general accounting functions
• Partner with cross functional teams including FP&A, Legal, and People teams to investigate variances, identify and resolve process inefficiencies, and expedite resolution of issues
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding accounting matters, entity compliance, and payment status
• Support future business transactions, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration of financial processes
• Support other Finance team members with ad hoc projects and requests

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the SaaS or technology industry is highly desirable
• Strong accounting systems experience; NetSuite experience preferred