Reports to: Corporate Controller

Client: An international automotive company (Confidential)

Main Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for managing the general accounting functions of the company and ensuring that the company is compliant with the various accounting and government regulations as well as fulfilling the needs of the day to day business.

Structure

The position reports directly to the Corporate Controller and will have daily interactions with the various departments within the organization. The position will have 4 direct reports who are mainly responsible for the company’s Balance sheet.

Nature & Scope

This position is critical in assisting the Company in ensuring proper accounting mainly within the Balance Sheet. The accounting manager will review existing processes and reconciliations for accounting soundness and recommend changes as required to meet accounting standards and the needs of the business. The associate must understand how the company goes to market and maintain financial models to monitor and safeguard the assets of the company, specifically the cash flow.

The manager will play a crucial role in the annual budget and quarterly estimates for cash flow and the balance sheet to the parent company and senior management as well as the in-depth variance analysis and reporting of monthly results. The Associate must understand such market conditions as interest rates, foreign exchange and funding requirements. Information must be clearly communicated in reports and verbally to senior management for the timely decision making process. The Associate is responsible for coordinating all sales tax compliance encompassing; reporting, payment and setting up of processes for the company to follow.

Specific Accountabilities

• Perform Balance Sheet analysis of the company. Duties to include forecasting, monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• Provide support to Management accounting for cash flow management.
• Review and approve department reconciliations, journal entries and period end accruals. Responsible for monthly closing process and administer the various accounting tables in E1.
• Provide support for annual audit and year end closing.
• Perform foreign currency revaluation of foreign currency based GL accounts each period end.
• Government Reporting and Tax remittances.
• Manage an accounting staff of 4 associates.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills

• A University Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• Designated accounting professional (CMA, CGA or CA) with a minimum of 10 years experience, preferably at the corporate office level for a wholesale distribution company with multiple product lines.
• Very Strong PC skills are required with specific emphasis on Excel.
• Experience managing staff.

Please forward your resume to Christine Eisenhauer at Archway Search Consultants Inc.:

Christine@archwaysearch.com

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.