Finance Manager, Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of the Canadian Cashpool for all ASSA ABLOY companies in Canada, including month end reporting and coordination with related companies on interest and cash reconciliation with our international Head Office
• Maintain an efficient system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities and provide support for regulatory reporting
• Develop a structure to work with business partners in a shared services capacity in areas including insurance, corporate credit cards, travel programs, payroll, and expense reporting
• Responsible for the coordination of annual tax return of the Legal entity. Act as the liaison for both Internal Corporate Tax Team and External Tax accountants
• Work with Corporate Tax Team on tax initiatives, forecasting and analysis; includes month end reporting and any other ad hoc requirements
• Prepare, review and submit sales tax returns and related filings
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Perform monthly full cycle accounting tasks such as journal entries, analysis of general ledger accounts etc.
• Review monthly general ledger reconciliations and investigate differences
• Familiar with IFRS and ability to implement – (International Financial Reporting Standard)
• Assist with special projects, including ERP Improvements, etc.
• Create and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, processes, systems, and initiatives
• Produce various ad hoc analysis, reports, and other responsibilities as required

Qualification & Requirements

Education And Experience

• University degree in business, or accounting
• Working towards or completed CPA designation
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience in a corporate finance department
• Knowledge and experience working with data analysis software (e.g., Cognos, Business Objects, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics – NAV) is an asset

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Highly detail oriented
• Strong analytical ability and data analysis skills
• Effectively interact with and motivate other team members, including peers
• Ability to meet deadlines including a strong ability to plan and manage multiple tasks to completion at the same time
• Propensity for continuous improvement and finding efficiencies

Benefits

• Employer-paid Benefit plan
• Competitive Retirement plan
• Ongoing training and development
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Supportive team environment
• A stable and growing industry!