Finance Specialist Jobs

About Speech Processing Solutions

Speech Processing Solutions (SPS) is an international technology company and a global leader in dictation solutions. More than four million users worldwide work with speech-to-text solutions developed by SPS and sold under the Philips brand. These solutions include web-based and desktop workflow software as well as dictation devices. These smart solutions save users’ time and allow them to focus on their core tasks, making their business more efficient, customer-centric and profitable.

Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, SPS has regional offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Belgium and Austria, as well as a network of more than 1000 distribution and implementation partners worldwide.

Like what you’re hearing so far? We offer:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working – 2 days remote / 3 days from office - North York, ON
• A working environment in line with our Leadership Principles: Ownership, Talent, Transparency
• The stable environment of a world leading company selling products under the strong, well known and recognized Philips brand
• Three weeks’ vacation / year and one week Holiday shut down
• Pet friendly work environment
• Excellent learning opportunities and room for individual development
• A great work atmosphere in a dynamic team striving for innovation and with room for creativity
• An attractive compensation (bonus program eligible) and benefits package (Extended Health Care @ Dental – Vision and more)

About the opportunity:

Are you thrilled by contributing proactively to a highly professional, global team with entrepreneurial thinking? Are you an enthusiastic communicator and passionate about finance and reporting? Do you value the well-known brand of an international organization, yet thrive in a startup mentality with the newest methods and technologies?

If so, you are the Finance Specialist we are looking for! #innovativethinking #greatteam #makeanimpact

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Finance and working closely with the global Finance Team, you will manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, journal entries, accounts payables, accounts receivable, taxes and reporting for our Canadian and US operations.

Your main tasks will be to:

• Liaise with external vendors regarding tax, statutory reporting and ensure consistent cashflow and maintain timely payments to various service providers, taxes and other non-budgetary payments.
• Assist on yearly reporting for fiscal and audit reporting;
• Assist Director of Finance on both Canada and USA offices’ financial matters as it relates to statutory reporting and provide a professional opinion for various matters;
• Process, reconcile and prepare financial accounts and reporting packs for the North American organization ensuring compliance with internal controls and both company and government regulations;
• Prepare monthly journal entries, monthly financial statements, tax reports and provide analysis on variance and Ad Hoc reporting and analysis;
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor performance against budgets, forecast to support the organization’s strategic goals;

What we are looking for:

• Your 5+ years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in financial analyst and/or accounting (SaaS environment would be a plus)
• Your strong communication and problem-solving skills as well as your ability to work in an international team.
• Your desire to keep track of complex financial data, your analytical and self-guided approach as well as your ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Your relevant education (e.g., degree level in Finance)
• Your expertise in MS Office, Excel, SAP and knowledge of US tax would be a plus.

Interested in being a part of Speech Processing Solutions (SPS)? We look forward to your application!