Job Description

GRAYMONT

Graymont is a global leader in lime and limestone solutions. Our products are essential in addressing today's most pressing environmental issues while supporting vital industrial processes and agricultural needs. Uses for our products include the purification of air and water, and the production of items essential to a modern economy such as steel, paper, and metals. Headquartered in Canada, Graymont serves markets throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Graymont is also the strategic partner of Mexican-based Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Latin America.

Professionally managed and family owned, the company has been in operation for over 70 years. Graymont aims to be the preferred supplier, employer, and partner of choice wherever we operate.

Graymont's growing business focuses on technology and innovation. To achieve this, Graymont supports the training and development of its employees and gives them opportunities to explore their careers across Graymont's technological, engineering, environmental and finance functions, among others. Employees at Graymont receive competitive compensation and health care benefits and may also qualify for financial support for ongoing learning and development to help them reach their full potential.

As a valued business partner to all parts of the organization, the Finance team provides timely information and analysis that drive good decision making. Our team is built on a high sense of camaraderie and a commitment to cascading relevant business and operational information to all levels of the team. Visit www.graymont.com to find out more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager, the Financial Reporting Specialist will be a key member of Graymont's corporate accounting team, providing support to the team and other areas of finance, as needed, to deliver on Graymont's strategic objectives. The Financial Reporting Specialist will be responsible for the preparation of financial reporting, the analysis of technical areas of accounting and other initiatives for a large, multinational company which reports under IFRS.

Possessing a strong work ethic and expertise in financial reporting under IFRS, the Financial Reporting Specialist must be a detail-oriented self-learner who is comfortable working with multiple-deliverables. This individual must be able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Accounting:

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports under IFRS.
• Prepare consolidations and financial statements in multiple currencies including statements of cash flows and note disclosures.
• Perform technical areas of accounting including employee future benefits, decommissioning and restoration provisions, hedging, goodwill impairment testing, leases, etc.
• Perform equity accounting for associates.
• Prepare for and support annual financial statement audits.
• Prepare pension financial statements and assist with their annual audit.
• Perform financial analyses for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Perform special projects as required.
• Other Accountabilities:
• Collaborate with global finance teams and departments across Graymont to troubleshoot and manage day-to-day issues as they arise.
• Ad-hoc tasks and projects as may be required or assigned by the Corporate Accounting Manager or other Finance leaders.

• Designated CPA with audit experience. Public practice accounting experience preferred.
• Hands on experience with IFRS, including detailed knowledge of accounting treatment and disclosure requirements.
• Proven ability to research and document accounting issues.
• Willing and able to perform hands on work in all technical areas of accounting accurately and on a timely basis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency with computer software, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience in IBM Cognos and JD Edwards is an asset.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.