Your new company

Our client, an international manufacturing and construction company, is seeking to fill the role of Senior Accountant. This role is pivotal in supporting the company’s growth strategy through acquisitions by fostering effective alignment with corporate accounting standards and policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction accounting, a deep understanding of budgeting, cost management, project accounting, and a solid background in financial analysis and reporting. This role will be key in helping the organization realize synergies, maintain compliance, and achieve financial reporting consistency after an acquisition.

Your new role

Reporting to the Director of Finance, your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to, the following:

• Lead and assist in the monthly and annual financial close process.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management regarding cost control and cost-saving opportunities, revenue trends, and profitability.
• Review job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) reports ensuring proper cost allocation and revenue recognition.
• Assist in the development and execution of integration plans for accounting processes and financial operations of newly acquired entities.
• Help with the integration of the acquired company’s chart of accounts, ensuring consistency and accurate mapping with the parent company’s financial reporting structure.
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of accounting software/ERP.

• Oversee and support the reconciliation of acquired company balances, including intercompany accounts, fixed assets, inventory, and accruals.
• Involved in all accounting adjustments related to the acquisition are properly recorded, including the fair value adjustments and amortization of intangible assets.

• Assist in the training of the acquired company’s accounting staff on the parent company’s financial systems, reporting processes, and accounting policies.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of new tools and systems, facilitating smooth transitions and minimizing operational disruptions.
• Develop and update accounting procedures and controls to align with the parent company’s standards while considering the acquired company’s existing practices.

• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process of new entities following parent company guidelines.

• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  1. Review and help implement the required internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with parent company requirements.
  2. Assist in implementing controls to ensure accurate tracking of materials, labour, subcontractors, and overhead costs on projects.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a liaison between the acquired company’s finance team and the parent organization’s accounting and finance departments.
• Communicate integration progress, challenges, and successes to key stakeholders, including senior management and other relevant departments.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• CPA or similar professional certification obtained or in progress (preferred)
• Experience in the construction industry (preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting or project accounting role in the construction industry.
• Experience working with accounting software, project management software and ERP systems.

• High attention to detail with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles including job costing, cost allocation, project revenue recognition, WIP, and progress billing (preferred).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner to senior management and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple integration projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with a 5% bonus, and an attractive pension program, paid insurance and 3 weeks of vacation.
• A full-time position with some travel required depending on the acquisition's geographic location.
• Hybrid work, 2 days a week in the office.
• Room for professional growth

What you need to do now

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