Here’s what you will get to do:

• oversee the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and credit and collections functions in a timely manner;
• preparation of monthly journal entries, recurring entries, bank reconciliations, revaluation of balance sheet, as well as balance sheet reconciliations;
• the month-end close process (including sales reporting/commission reporting, commodity and sales tax filing, etc.) ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are met;
• preparation and filing of monthly Commodity Tax reporting in Canada and for several US States;
• preparation and analysis of monthly business scorecard;
• manage the annual budget process, including preparation of department budgets and compiling the overall company budget;
• maintain the general ledger, cost control and analysis as required;
• monitor the financial operations of the company to ensure compliance with budgets;
• financial analysis i.e.: profitability by revenue type product/services, partner/channel;
• calculate and issue financial and operating metrics, monthly and annual statements;
• calculate variances from the budget, rolling forecast and report significant issues to management;
• support Product Management with required financial analysis (i.e.: pricing, profitability, etc.);
• monitor and support taxation issues and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities;
• collaborate with the management team and executives to create the annual business plan to enable the company to meet its strategic objectives;
• evaluate and support government subsidies, programs and tax credits (i.e.: SRED, IRAP);
• recommend policies and procedures relating to financial and business practices of the company to ensure consistent internal controls and improve efficiencies across the company;
• recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations;
• participate in planning the objectives, methods and resources of short and long-range financial operations of the company; and
• assist in implementation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and the integration to GP.

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have:

• a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting role for a private company or division of a large corporation or accounting firm;
• a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration;
• a Professional Accounting Designation (CMA/CGA/CA);
• excellent computer skills including proficiency in accounting software (preferably Microsoft GP) and Microsoft office;
• experience with and a thorough understanding of foreign currency accounting;
• the ability to perform well in all types of situations, with a sense of responsibility and professionalism;
• the skills to adapt and prioritize in order to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• the ability to work well independently and also be a good team player;
• high attention to detail, strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills;
• good verbal and written communication skills;
• previous experience or a demonstrated aptitude for managing people;
• the ability to lead and mentor a team; and
• knowledge of the software industry would be nice, especially revenue recognition.