Title:  Corporate Accountant, Shared Services

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Corporate Accounting Accountant is responsible for owning the corporate general ledger and all corporate accounting 
activities, while supporting shared accounting functions across multiple operating locations. This role plays an integral part in 
the month-end close process and provides key support to the consolidations lead by delivering accurate, timely, and complete 
corporate financial data and supporting schedules. The role is accountable for ensuring corporate accounting deliverables are
close-ready and completed within established reporting timelines. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and 
effective at managing multiple priorities while working cross-functionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Corporate Accounting
• Take ownership of the corporate general ledger, ensuring accurate, timely recording of all accounting activity. 
Operate with strong month-end discipline, proactively completing routine accounting tasks throughout the month to 
ensure an efficient and timely close.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments in accordance with company policy and IFRS.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for corporate accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support the annual budget and periodic forecast processes for corporate entities, including preparing supporting 
schedules, validating actuals, and assisting with variance analysis.
Fixed Assets & Leases
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards for fixed assets and leases, including accurate recording and 
maintenance in ERP systems.
• Prepare analyses to support month, quarter, and year-end reporting.
Shared Services Accounting Support
• Support shared accounting functions across multiple locations, helping ensure consistency and adherence to 
standardized processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for location-level accounting teams, providing guidance on accounting processes, 
documentation, and close deadlines.
• Assist with shared services activities such as account reconciliations, transaction reviews, and general ledger support.
Month-End Close & Consolidation Support
• Play a key role in the month-end close process by coordinating inputs, supporting schedules, and ensuring 
completeness and accuracy of corporate financial data.
• Provide key support to the consolidations lead by preparing, validating, and delivering company-level financial data 
and supporting schedules for consolidated and parent-company reporting
Controller Support & Process Improvement
• Provide direct support to the Shared Services Controller and CFO, including ad hoc reporting, analysis, and accounting 
research.
• Assist with maintaining and improving accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Support audit and tax-related requests, including providing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation to external 
tax providers.
Companywide Initiatives and Projects:
• Partner with controller on company-wide initiatives and projects, including assisting on automating Fixed Asset 
processes.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement for accounting processes, engaging process design conversations 
and making recommendations.
Compliance
• Assist with the provision of information to external and internal auditors.
• Assist with the provision of information to external tax consultants.
• Comply with local, Provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Other:
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS: 
Position requires collaboration with department managers and colleagues in other divisions.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• Four-year accounting degree is required.
• Two to Five years accounting experience is expected.
• Proven track record of timely meeting of multiple deliverables within prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to adjust to different circumstances and cope with job related pressures/stress.
• Intermediate to advanced applications software expertise (Microsoft Office and accounting software)

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Communication - the ability to provide information in a clear, understandable, and concise manner, and the capability 
to establish and build rapport with internal and external customers.
• Self-Motivation - possesses a drive to exceed goals, achieve success, and maintain enthusiasm with little or no 
supervision.
• Resilience - enjoys a challenge and is able to persevere with a positive attitude when faced with difficulties.
• Attention to detail - is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity - is honest and ethical.
• Independence - displays self-dependence and initiative to get things done.
• Persistence - has determination in the face of obstacles and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities and 
challenges.
• Dependability - is reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
• Leadership - has a willingness to lead by example and to set high standards of excellence.
• Professionalism - maintains composure and shows a consistent display of professionalism.
• Big picture focus – the ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to 
produce deliverables. 
• Accuracy - meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product. 
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• Deadline driven - ability to meet and establish deadlines. 
• Adaptable - flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.