Assistant Financial Controller Jobs

Opentext - The Information Company

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

Overview

The Assistant Financial Controller (AFC) will help the manager with responsibilities for the controllership functions for Open Text’s Canadian parent company and the Canadian subsidiaries. The AFC will be an integral part of the accounting cycle, providing support to the Global Finance team, assisting in accounting and financial reporting activities, as well as for the specific requirements for the companies under management.

What You’re Good At

• Review account reconciliations and promote best practices with Shared Services to ensure proper accounting and controls are in place.
• Perform and document analytical review of period end financial results.
• Respond to monthly questions from senior management on the balance sheet and P&L review.
• Responsible for the US GAAP close

• Support the tax group in the preparation of the annual tax return
• Assist with commodity and income tax audits
• Provide support material for tax compliance requirements
• Responsible for general Controllership requirements:
• Provide support for period end tax kits / tax MRPs
• Liaison with Business Finance regarding finance matters pertaining to the subsidiaries

• Manage GST/HST audits
• Review and approval of tax returns
• Provides guidance to operational teams in the application of GST/HST
• Responsible for Canadian HST and GST requirements

• Assists the business in addressing finance matters
• Provides local support to the business for various matters as they arise
• Provides general support and information to the business as requested

• Provides support for acquisitions and manage the subsidiary life cycle
• Participate in post-acquisition integration activities
• Participate in managing acquired entity accounting activities prior to integration
• Manage merger and dissolution activity for certain existing or acquired subsidiaries

• Business valuations
• Provide support in a number of finance related areas
• Intercompany charges
• Subsidiary liquidity planning and management

What It Takes

• 5+ years of experience in a finance leadership role, preferably in a technology company
• Advanced Excel skills
• Good knowledge of Canadian GST/HST regulations
• Must be meticulous and detail oriented
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset
• Finance degree (CPA or equivalent)
• Good knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting
• Capable of working independently, multi-tasking to establish priorities, and completing objectives without supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with general Controllership requirements
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills

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