Job Description
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At Christie®, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. We’re a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say we’re a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world.
About the Opportunity:
We're looking for Sr. Accountant to join our Finance team to maintain integrity of accounting information and systems, in accordance with the standard and rules under GAAP, as well as other regulatory bodies. You'll have these opportunities to reconcile, analyze and synthesize financial data from business operations. They play active role in preparation of public financial statements and other regulatory reports. May evaluate the effects of changes in accounting regulations on Company's financial statements and accounting controls. Executes accounting policy and procedures and participates in internal and external audits.
Responsibilities:
• Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closes including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and accruals
• Perform monthly review of financials to assess accuracy/completeness and variance analysis
• Prepare reconciliation for foreign exchange adjustments, inventory and Intercompany balances
• Prepare audit schedules and quarterly consolidated financial statements to facilitate engagements with external auditors to ensure timely close
• Assist in the development annual budgets and prepare variance analysis for management team
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles and company policies
• Responsible for timely and accurate ad-hoc reports as needed
Location: Hybrid position in Kitchener, ON
What we're offering
A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits and employer-matched pension plan. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you’re working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight—your contributions will make a difference.
The experience and skills we value
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance and related field
• CPA designation with 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting
• Strong understanding and experience with GAAP regulations
• Proven experience with financial reporting, general ledger functions, and the month-end/year-end close process
• Experience with multi-currency in global based company
• Detail-oriented and deadline driven with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to be able to establish and build relationships
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Self-driven and result-driven, continuously looking for process improvement
What will put you ahead:
• Public accounting experience
• High proficiency in accounting ERP software (preferably JDE or Oracle)
• Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of cost accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Mid-Advanced level of excel)
• Strong organizational planning, time management, and problem-solving skills
Job Vacancy
This posting is to fill an existing open position.
Salary Range
This salary range is provided in good faith and represents our estimate for this position. Final compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate experience, skills, qualifications, and budget for the role.
Hiring Process
Christie is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender identity, gender expression, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
Christie is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavour to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiring process. All offers of employment at Christie are conditional upon the successful completion of a background screening and we engage a third party vendor to complete the process. Your consent is required prior to the process beginning.
Disclaimer
Christie provides products and/or services to clients that may include agencies of the Government, defense contractors, and the military (including but not limited to Canada and United States). This role may, now or in the future, involve work that directly or indirectly supports such clients and their missions. In certain instances, employment may also be contingent upon an applicant or employee’s eligibility to obtain and maintain any required government security clearances, approvals, or access authorizations, as applicable to the role.
