Senior Accountant, Consolidated Accounting & Financial Reporting
Vernon, BC (Opportunity for Remote)
CPA Designation Required
The Senior Accountant, Consolidated Accounting & Financial Reporting is a
designated accountant with significant experience in the areas of operational
accounting and financial reporting, internal controls and financial analysis for
management decision making. The role assists management in ensuring consolidated
results are reported in accordance with Kal Tire accounting policies and
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This position provides a
high level of customer service to the Mining Tire Group, International Finance
teams and management.
Responsibilities
Consolidation and Financial Reporting
- Oversee the consolidated close process and ensure it is completed accurately,
and within established timelines.
- Ensure accuracy of accounting for related party and intercompany
transactions.
- Ensure integrity of information provided by International Subsidiaries.
- Review and reconcile investment and loan accounts.
- Prepare and review international branch-level, legal entity and consolidated
financial statements.
- Analyze and understand monthly fluctuations in foreign exchange and other
comprehensive income.
- Prepare monthly / quarterly consolidated financial statements for SMT and
Board of Directors.
- Undertake analysis and resolution of more complex/non-routine accounting
issues.
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and impacts on the
organization’s books of account.
- Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for any
accounting entries.
- Ensure compliance with established internal controls, identify gaps and
propose solutions, as required.
Team Leadership
- Assist with review workflow within the Consolidated Accounting & Financial
Reporting department.
- Provide mentorship to team members, playing a role in the development of CPA
articling students as part of Kal Tire’s Accredited CPA Training Program.
- Provide input for performance reviews and wage progressions for more junior
team members.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring and training team members.
- Participate in the planning and execution of projects that impact Finance.
Finance Business Process and System Improvements
- Seek opportunities to automate or streamline business processes, particularly
as they relate to the consolidation process, and collaborate with other
business units to achieve identified improvements.
- Map current and desired future state business processes using industry
standard tools such as process maps, flow charts, use cases, etc.
Financial Performance Analysis for Management Decision Making
- Understand Kal Tire’s business from a Finance perspective.
- Collaborate with all levels of Management to understand what information is
needed for business decision-making.
- Use Kal Tire’s analytics to gather and analyze business information from a
variety of sources and distribute it to stakeholders.
- Analyze data and summarize findings in a manner that clearly identifies key
business performance issues, facilitating efficient and effective management
decision making.
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years of public practice with a focus on large clients, or industry
financial accounting and reporting experience.
- Proficient with Tier 1 or Tier 2 accounting software.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to
identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel.
- Strong technical IFRS knowledge or commitment to upgrade in this area.
Education
- CPA designation is required.
Special Requirements
- Flexible schedule required to accommodate periodic times of increased
workload.
- Travel required at times.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation package/The target compensation for this role is
$80,250 - $93,310 per year based on experience.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- A group RRSP/DPSP matching program
- Discount on tires and mechanical services
- Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and
work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs,
mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally
eligible to work for any Canadian employer.
