Senior Accounting Manager (18 month contract) - Jobs in Oakville

Job Description

Are you looking to make a difference in a patient’s lifeAt AmerisourceBergen, you will find an innovative and collaborative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference.As an organization, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Join us and Apply today!What you will be doingPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management and oversight of daily, month end/quarter end/year end closing procedures across General Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Treasury and Service Revenue Billing team; including facilitating review meetings and analytics, ensuring results are accurate and timely
• Assist the Corporate Controller in the daily banking and cash flow requirements, ensuring the model continuously evolves for accurate and complete cash requirements and position
• Review reconciliations prepared by other team members, ensuring completeness and accuracy across the trial balance, ensuring delivery of accurate financial statements
• Ensure all journal entries are printed, and completed with the necessary backup documentation, all reviewed and approved for accuracy and compliances with US GAAP and SOX
• Oversee/assist in the preparation of monthly financial analysis and reports for both Flash and month end/quarter end close (Sage, Oracle, etc.)
• Manage the creation, the review and update of supporting SOX narratives
• Manage the SOX testing program, continually improving the internal controls environment, and tracking the monthly/quarterly testing, assisting with, and managing the remediation of any deficiencies
• Responds to inquiries from VP Finance, Corporate Controller, and other finance and company wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and inquiries
• Manage the development and implementation of new procedures and controls to enhance the workflow of the department and accuracy of financial results
• Oversee the training for new and existing staff as required, continuous performance management, coaching and on-going support and development of the team
• Review of supporting documentation for tax returns (corporate, commodity), ensuring they are complete and submitted in a timely fashion. Review of completed entity corporate tax returns prior to final sign-off by VP Finance
• Continuous process improvement with regards to processes and related financial systems (ERP), providing support and engagement with any enhancements, upgrades or system conversions
• Acts as liaison by coordinating accounting matters between divisional associates and other department managers
• Actively participate in the process improvement initiatives within the Accounting/Finance department
• Generates ad hoc accounting reports as needed
• Participation in various audits as they arise (preparation and facilitation as required)
• Performs related duties as assigned

What your background should look like EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, CPA designation required
• Minimum twelve (12) years directly related experience, having held progressively responsible positions in Finance/Accounting
• Experience working in the Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industry would be an asset

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices and principles
• Working knowledge of Sage, and other ERP software packages
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong leadership experience in building and developing talent to deliver business objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills fostering collaboration with business partners (internal and external)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required

What AmerisourceBergen offersWe offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population.Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location, position and/or business unit.ScheduleFull time Affiliated Companies:Affiliated Companies: Innomar Strategies Equal Employment OpportunityAmerisourceBergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.COVID-19 Vaccine PolicyAs of October 18, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all Canadian team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen’s policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.Accessibility Policy AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, AmerisourceBergen will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.