Job Description

Description:
On site hybrid (Mon, Tue, Thu in offfice)
Location: North York preferred, Open to Chatham as well
Position Title: Advisor, General Accounting & Affiliates

High-Level Description

Perform complex accounting and accounting research analysis for GDS Affiliates finance team Prepare and/or review reporting schedules to support quarterly / annual external financial filings and management reporting process for the GDS Affiliates team
Specific Accountabilities

Assist with complex accounting and accounting research for GDS Affiliates finance group and liaison with the various groups enterprise wide to resolve and communicate resolution Lead in identifying, resolving and escalating as needed any potential accounting issues to ensure timely resolution and accurate financial information in external filings Assist with review of Contracts prior to execution, assessing accounting implications Assist with month / quarter end close processes as needed Synthesize complex accounting issues and be able to explain their impacts to management Help identify and lead implementation for process improvements Ongoing support of ad hoc request and special projects as needed Ensure controls and processes are properly maintained and SOX compliance is achieved Ensure affiliate cost recovery process is adhered to and ARC compliance is achieved Oversight and support for GDS affiliate operating and capital budgets / forecasts Maintain a working knowledge of US GAAP
Scope/Dimensions

Responsible for identifying and helping to resolve any potential accounting issues to ensure timely resolution and accurate financial information in external filings Deliver timely and accurate financial information and analysis to meet tight deadlines Continuously look for process improvements to increase efficiencies Ensure controls and processes are adhered to
Contacts (Working Relationships)

EGI Finance Department - work with various individuals within finance to obtain information that will assist in the preparation of reporting schedules, resolve accounting issues and prepare accounting memos Business Development & Energy Services - collaborate on various topics Corporate Financial Reporting Groups - collaborate on various topics and provide deliverables as needed Accounting Research Expert Group - coordinate research items as needed
Reporting Relationships

Direct Reports (if any): 0 Indirect Reports (if any): 0 Dotted Line Reports (if any): 0
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

University degree in a business or accounting program Possession of professional accounting designation (CPA) with 4+ years of directly related experience Strong analytical skills with attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proven oral and written communication skills both to technical and non-technical stakeholders including being able to present to senior management Proven interpersonal skills in dealing with and obtaining cooperation from others High level of personal and professional integrity Willing to work under pressure and some overtime to meet tight deadlines
Preferred:

Familiarity with Oracle, SAP and Hyperion Smartview Working knowledge of US GAAP Experience in a Public Practice Accounting role Experience in Technical Accounting/Accounting Research role Experience in External Financial Reporting role
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Work Location: In person