Synopsis of the Role The Revenue Accounting Senior Manager will lead and develop the Canada Revenue Accounting Team to become a trusted and insightful business partner amongst our local and international Accounting and Finance Teams, Sales Team and Senior Management. The position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information related to revenue and ensuring compliance with the Corporate Equifax Revenue Recognition Policy and ASC 606. Reporting into the Controller, the incumbent will join a Team and Company that embraces challenging the status quo and seeks continuous process improvements. It requires an individual with exceptional organizational and leadership skills, initiative, and the ability to complete multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively, establish strong partnerships with all the business units and global geographies to work in an integrated and collaborative manner for the purpose of meeting goals, objectives, and enhancing knowledge. What you’ll do: Be the “Revenue Recognition Expert” for Canada Lead and manage the Equifax Canada Revenue Team Timely review and timely preparation of monthly revenue journals and balance sheet reconciliations including associated royalties and rebates Oversee the monthly review of revenues, cash collection and bad debt Timely review and timely preparation of month-end revenue reports, commentaries and variance analysis Oversee the quarterly contract review process Provide technical expertise oversight related to revenue recognition matters Research accounting issues and provide recommendations that are compliant with generally accepted compliance principles Timely escalation and resolution of all unresolved revenue recognition issues Provide input into customer and contract opportunities Support the FP&A team in revenue, rebates and royalties budgeting and forecasting Mentor and coach the Revenue Team Conduct regular revenue recognition policies and procedures training sessions for sales and finance Ad Hoc projects: simplify and automate the month end revenue closing process Responsible for observance of all corporate revenue standards for finance and control areas Liaison with internal and external auditors as required What experience you need: 7+ years of experience in the accounting field with management experience Experience working for a global corporation and Big 4 Audit Firm Strong accounting skills, including revenue accounting and complex contract review CPA designation Bachelor’s Degree in accounting Proficiency in Excel What could set you apart: Knowledge of US GAAP accounting. Experience in Oracle Financials and Hyperion Financial Management preferred. Primary Location: CAN-Toronto-5700 Yonge Function: Function - Accounting Schedule: Full time At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best. Equifax is an Equal Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, protected veteran status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law. For US Applicants If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please view our EEO is the Law Declarations, and Nondiscrimination Provision. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or applicant for employment, please contact us by sending an email to GTA@equifax.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Equifax participates in E-Verify and Right to Work (English and Spanish).
