Accounting & Tax Manager

Accounting & Tax Manager

Requirements

• CPA or CA, and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and tax roles. Preference for Big 4 experience, must have familiarity with medium to large size companies in technology, SaaS, or gaming.
• 2+ years experience in managing at least one direct report. Experience with offshore teams is an asset but not required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing or improving policies, procedures, and controls used in accounting systems
• Strong knowledge in IFRS or US GAAP and experience in US and Canadian Tax
• Experience in system/process improvement and automation is preferred
• Experience including month-end close and various tax filings. SOX experience is an asset.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
• Thrives working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Controller in managing the month-end close process, quarterly reviews, and year-end audit.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure adherence to IFRS accounting standards.
• Assist with internal and external reporting, including variance analyses and supporting schedules.
• Manage daily cash positions, review weekly cash reports and month-end bank reconciliations, and weekly bank transaction postings.
• Ensure appropriate cash flow to satisfy business demands by managing the company’s reporting, cash flow projections, and balance sheet items.
• Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts, monitor working capital requirements, and prepare month-end cash flow variance analysis.
• Liaise with banking partners for treasury services and documentation.
• Manage junior team members to complete sales filings and coordinate with external advisors on corporate income tax filings.
• Support the Corporate Controller in maintaining global tax compliance across jurisdictions, including Canada, US, South Korea.
• Assist with the preparation and review of tax provisions by external advisors and ensure documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Prepare documentation and coordinate with internal stakeholders to complete and file for tax credits or incentives.
• Review tax memos and transfer pricing policies, and manage tax audits if they arise.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process alongside the Senior AP Specialist and offshore team, ensuring timely invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., procurement, studio ops) to resolve AP issues and streamline workflows
• Monitor and improve AP aging and reporting metrics
• Supervise, mentor and train operational accounting staff
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive process improvement, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and establishing KPIs to monitor effectiveness and enhance information quality for senior management.
• Establish and maintain positive stakeholder relationships as a strategic business partner, effectively communicating accounting concepts and results to senior management.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects, including ERP upgrades, process automation, and system implementations.
• Continuously review and refine processes and systems based on performance data, user feedback, and evolving business needs.
• Work alongside the Corporate Controller and Compliance Manager to maintain and enhance SOX controls to ensure strong ITGC, ELC and ICFR related to key areas of responsibility.
• Ensure accurate and current process documentation related to key areas of responsibility.
• Periodic review and update of GL account structure documentation, annual review of NetSuite user access ensuring appropriate segregation of duties.
• Ensure processes performed comply with Company policies and processes
• Support SOX audit requests as required throughout the year

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in system/process improvement and automation is preferred
• SOX experience is an asset