Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager - M2
Location: Remote Canada
Reports To: Sr. Director of Accounting 

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.? 

The Role:

Manager responsible for overseeing the month-end close process, ensuring that Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled, that transactions are properly recorded in the GL, and that payroll is processed timely and accurately.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role: 

Completion of month-end close, annual audited financial statements, year-end audit, research and implement new accounting guidance, and integration of acquired companies

What You'll Be Doing in This Role: 

• Coordinate month-end close activities
• Supervise payroll processing team, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations
• Manage a team of two senior accountants and two staff accountants
• Work with the team to ensure Balance Sheet accounts are properly reconciled (e.g. cash, other assets, fixed assets, payroll related accruals, etc.) for all entities
• Oversee/assist with several foreign entities’ accounting practice, local compliance, annual financial statements and year end audit
• Maintain corporate accounting policies to ensure the Company remains in compliance with US GAAP and other laws/regulations
• Coordinate with the third-party valuation team to ensure they have all supporting documents needed for annual goodwill and intangible assets impairment assessment
• Prepare annual financial statements and provide tie-out supporting documents to auditors to ensure timely completion
• Support the Accounting Director in preparing and review the 
• supporting schedules required for the annual external audit
• Research and implement guidance associated with technical accounting issues
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by Management

Qualifications of this Role: 

The ideal candidate is a self-starting, hands-on professional accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment. The lean nature of our organization requires this position take direct hands-on responsibility for delivering work product in a timely and accurate manner and in identifying areas to focus time and energy on for maximum impact, with limited day-to-day direction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related. Active CPA license desired
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience 
• Minimum of 5 years total experience, 3-4 years of public accounting experience desired (preferably with a Big 4)
• Experience using ERP platforms (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and proficiency with Coupa and Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Ability to lead, effect change, and work independently
• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills

The Hiring Manager says: 

This role will provide the candidate with opportunities to contribute to strong team culture, interact directly with senior management team members, be exposed to working with a private equity-owned, acquisitive company, and take on additional challenge 

The Way We Work: 

• Leader Led
• Remote First
• Foster Flexibility
• Reward Performance
• Time Off Matters

Company Mission 

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. 

We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. 

Our Values 

At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture. 

Truth Finders - At J.D. Power, we are proud of the unbiased data and findings we provide. As individuals,?each and every?member of our team is dedicated to living this same objectivity and embodying the highest ethical and professional standards – the only ‘favorite’ we have is the truth. 

Change Makers - At J.D. Power, we never stand still. We constantly seek better ways – innovating and evolving in everything we do to support our colleagues and our clients alike – and all in service of delivering data and insights that drive meaningful business impact. 

Team Driven - At J.D. Power, we are one?team?and we are activated. Regardless of individual role, every member of our team is dedicated to supporting their immediate colleagues and our broader J.D. Power family to deliver on our collective purpose and make us greater than the sum of our parts.?At J.D. Power, these values are more than words. 

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. 

J.D. Power is an equal-opportunity employer and compliant with AODA/ADA legislation. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to tarecruitment@jdpa.com.  

To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


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