Finance – Financial Accountant

Job title: Finance – Financial Accountant

Job description: Music. People. Connected

Finance

POSITION TITLE: Financial Accountant

REPORTS TO: Manager, Finance

LOCATION: Toronto

LANGUAGE: English

OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITY:

This position reports to the Manager, Finance. The duties and responsibilities of this role are to manage all aspects of the financial accounting primarily for the organization not-for-profit subsidiary. This includes financial statement preparation, quarterly Board reporting, preparing for financial statement audits, transfer pricing and intercompany transactions, general ledger maintenance and reconciliations. This position would play a lead role in budget and forecast preparation, be involved in various new and ongoing projects and recommend efficiencies. In addition, this role will assist in the preparation and review of the financial statements when necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting

Creation of monthly reports including forecasting, cash flow statements and balance sheets

Development and documentation of processes and procedures ensuring financial controls are in place for the organization

Involvement in preparing presentations to the Board Meeting

Conduct variance analysis and participation in valuation exercises for the subsidiaries

Accomplishes finance and organizational mission by completing related results as needed

Financial Accounting and Analysis

Produce detailed monthly statements for each department, along with a consolidated income statement and balance sheet

Review and analyze financials statements and assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts

Produce various reconciliations

Lead the interim and year-end audits (i.e. preparation of financial statements and working papers) and liaise with the external financial statement Auditor

Leadership

Become the key liaison between the business and the Finance department

Coach and mentor Financial Accountants/Finance clerks as required

Assist the Finance Manager with risk mitigation, cross-training, and development

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Technical knowledge in Financial Accounting Standards

Experience with Epicor or similar ERP system

Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to work with all levels of management

Knowledge of transfer pricing and Canadian ASPE (would be an asset)

Knowledge of royalty payments and/or music industry (would be an asset)

Strong software application skills, advanced MS Excel, MS Access, IBM TM1 and Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Microstrategy, EPM)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of financial accounting experience

A recognized professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA), qualified or in the final stages of qualifying

U.S. taxation experience is an asset

ACCESSIBILITY:

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodation please contact .

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

Qualified applicants are invited to visit to submit their resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

SELECTION:

Skills may be tested and selection will be based on factors, related experience and alignment of skills.

WORKWEEK:

5 day work week

DEADLINE:

Applications must be submitted by March 19, 2021.

Other details

• Job Family Socan
• Pay Type Salary
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

• Toronto, ON, Canada

Company: SOCAN

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:13:10 GMT