Manager, Technical Accounting & Compliance - Hybrid - Ajax, ON
The Technical Accounting & Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate application of accounting standards, leading technical accounting analyses, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal reporting requirements. This role serves as a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters, supports the integrity of financial reporting, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls. This position is primarily responsible for the overall risk mitigation relating to technical accounting, audit, and the internal controls environment for all 22 distinct entities served by the department.
Technical Accounting
- Research, interpret, and implement accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, Company Handbook).
- Perform technical accounting assessments for complex transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments) across all companies within the Shared Center.
- Prepare and maintain accounting position papers and supporting documentation for review and approval.
- Provide guidance and support to finance teams on accounting policies and treatments.
- Monitor new or revised accounting standards (external or from the Group) and assess potential business impacts.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Support the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and related disclosures.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements (QMS, ICS).
- Review financial reporting packages and ensure consistency with accounting policies and standards.
- Coordinate external audit processes ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit inquiries.
- Coordinate the maintenance of strong internal controls over financial reporting.
- Coordinate Year End close activities for all entities.
- Coordinate Trial Balance reviews across all entities, including tracking and follow up on action items.
Policy Development & Governance
- Develop, document and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across all functional areas of Accounting Services, including detailed narratives, key control matrices, process flowcharts and annual risk assessments within the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) framework.
- Provide training to finance and business teams on accounting policies and changes.
- Support internal control frameworks and compliance programs.
Audit
- Main point of contact for both internal and external auditors across all in-scope entities.
- Lead discussions and oversee the progression of various audits, coordinate deliverables by relevant team(s), actively following up on outstanding items and status, and steering towards successful completion.
- Manage technical accounting topics requiring escalation and actively support their resolution in accordance with IFRS, ensuring appropriate and thorough documentation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with legal, tax, and external advisors on tax related matters across all companies, including: APA transfer pricing, tax audits.
- Provide accounting support for mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring activities.
- Advise business stakeholders on accounting implications related to business decisions and initiatives.
- Support strategic projects and organizational priorities as required
Risk Management & Controls
- Identify accounting and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Support continuous improvement of the internal control environment and ensure adherence to policies.
- Assist with internal audits including implementation of action items and risk mitigation efforts.
Requirements:
- Education Required: BA Accounting
- Years of Relevant Experience Required: 5yrs
- Audit firm experience – big 5 a must
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and application of IFRS
- Advance proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex accounting and financial processes and identify risks and process improvements
- Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines with strong attention to detail
- Solid business acumen and experience operating with large, complex organizations
