Senior Director, Finance leading accounting and tax compliance functions at Ipsos Canada. Ensuring the integrity of financial data through rigorous review and strategic oversight.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day accounting functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and cash flow forecasting.
Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and optimize working capital.
Review and analyze general ledger activity for accuracy, proper classification, and unusual transactions.
Lead the month-end close process, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal financial reports.
Oversee the preparation and review of all Canadian federal and provincial tax filings.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of tax provision by reviewing supporting documentation and working papers prepared by external tax advisors.
Research and assess the appropriate tax treatment of business activities, transactions, and intercompany arrangements.
Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes and internal controls.
Requirements
CPA designation required, with a solid foundation in IFRS and tax regulations.
8+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, including hands-on oversight of general ledger activity, cash flow, and tax compliance.
Demonstrated technical accounting expertise, including the ability to assess complex transactions, ensure proper classification, and interpret accounting standards confidently.
Strong understanding of Canadian federal and provincial tax legislation, with the ability to research and apply appropriate tax treatments to various business activities.
Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
Experience working in a multi-entity or multinational environment is an asset.
Proven ability to lead and mentor accounting teams, manage competing priorities, and drive process improvements.
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