Accounting Manager (Contract)

What will you work on?

As a Manager, Accounting, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Accounting and help lead the financial close process for the North America Toys Creative Center

How will you create impact?
 

Facilitate and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for North America Toys including:

• Timely review and approval of journal entries and accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage North America Intercompany process.
• Oversee the North America banking process.
• Lead the commissions calculation and payment process for in-house and 3rd party sales reps.
• Lead the process to review, maintain and monitor monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Manage monthly financial reporting including PL, Balance Sheet, and complex financial variance analysis.
• Develop and implement internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership, to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized operating procedures for the accounting department.
• Design workflows and processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in financial transactions and reporting.
• Support Internal and External audit requirements to facilitate quarterly and annual audits and ensure compliance.
• Regularly review and update procedures to align with evolving accounting standards and best practices.
• Monitor and assess changes in accounting regulations and industry trends, ensuring compliance and proactively adapting financial processes as needed.
• Drive process improvements to standardize build efficiencies and ensure best practices are employed while leveraging systems, automation, and other solutions as needed.

What are your skills and experience?

• CPA designation is preferred
• Managerial experience would be a plus
• Ability to respond to, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of completeness and accuracy.
• Experienced people leader and effective coach committed to the development and engagement of their team.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting expertise (IFRS preferred)
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP/BPC are considered an asset
• Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office and advanced level Excel skill (pivots, vlookups, xlookups, and advanced formulas)

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