Financial Reporting Manager
Location
Milton, ON | Canada
Job description
About the Company
Our client is leading third-party logistics provider serving the North American transportation industry since 1979. Our client offers a suite of customizable services including truckload, flatbed, intermodal, drayage, expedited, LTL, specialized government services, and managed transportation. Our clients’ team of industry experts are backed by best-in-class proprietary technology that enables them to maximize the value of their client's freight spend, offer tailored solutions, and adapt quickly to changes in supply and demand. Headquartered in Milton, ON, with its US head office in Chicago, our client employs 750+ experienced logistics professionals in 24 offices across Canada, the USA, and Mexico.
Why Work Here - The reason for the opening is because the Company experienced exponential growth in the past 5 years and continues to do so as well. This opens the door for significant growth in this position as well over the next few years.
- The Company is a $1 billion company and has been around for many years so this position also offers security.
- The Company has made significant investment in financial tools to modernize financial close and reporting (NetSuite, Blackline) and is committed to continuous improvement.
About the Opportunity - Lead the preparation of monthly financial statements and monthly close process
- Manage annual and periodic audits
- Experience in a multiple subsidiary environment and consolidations
- Handle all aspects of the general ledger
- Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies
- Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and ASPE
- Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Monitor financial activities and details, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met
- Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed
- Coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes
- Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining high level of accuracy
- Manage journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly and annual closing
- Research and draft new policies when needed
- Train and mentor staff in the Corporate Accounting area and other departments as needed
- Prepare and enter multi-currency transactions
- Assuming any other assigned and related task as directed
About You - Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
- University Degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
- Strong proven knowledge of accounting principles, techniques, and full-cycle accounting
- Must have a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in full cycle accounting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
- Ability to multitask in a high demand environment.
- Proficient with MS Office Application (Intermediate Excel)
- Preference for candidates with Netsuite/Oracle experience
- Experience using Blackline (MAP) an asset
Salary Range $110,000 - $130,000/year
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$130k per year
