Job Description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
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At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do--powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.
YOUR IMPACT
The Technical Accounting Manager will provide leadership and oversight for technical accounting guidance and support to stakeholders as the subject matter expert in accounting standards. The Technical Accounting Manager provides guidance, accounting consideration and prepares formal assessments for accounting questions and complex accounting issues.
The Technical Accounting Manager will lead various cross functional projects and teams supporting the Corporate Accounting teams monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc requirements.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• This role provides leadership and oversight for technical accounting guidance and support to stakeholders as the subject matter expert in accounting standards.
• This role focuses on complex, material and/or unique accounting issues; providing support and guiding business partners with the accounting and reporting implications of transactions while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Prepares and presents formal papers and memos on complex and material accounting issues outlining OpenText's accounting position and guidance to stakeholders including business units, capital project teams, senior management team & external auditors.
• Acts as the subject matter expert in providing consultation, advice, and day-to-day guidance regarding technical accounting.
• Presents to Senior Management Team on an as needed basis.
• Takes a leadership role in the preparation of monthly and quarterly internal reporting packages including analysis of significant balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and trends to ensure the accuracy of consolidated results.
• Perform analytical review of period end financial results and provided detailed narratives that help supporting business decisions.
• Review account reconciliations and promote best practices with Accounting Services to ensure proper accounting and controls are in place.
• Ownership of specific month-end/quarter-end close activities, including but not limited to the equity roll and related Journal Entries, going concern and goodwill impairment.
• Liaison with external auditors during the annual audit and quarterly reviews as required.
• Develop custom reports and provide internal reporting to the finance leadership team using various internal system and automated tools, including SAP, BPC BW and Blackline.
• Lead global finance projects:

• Projects include but are not limited to system automation, process improvements around efficiency and effectiveness of current processes, acquisition integration activities, and internal reporting development
• Development of project plans
• Leadership role in managing project milestones and providing project leaders with timely status report
• Leveraging and implementing AI where applicable, system automation, process improvements, driving efficiency and effectiveness of current processes, acquisition integration activities, and internal reporting development.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 4 to 5 years of related finance and accounting experience within either the software or high-tech industries.
• Completion of a degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Finance or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
• Prior "Big 4" firm experience
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented with an analytical mindset.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to take initiative and learn.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision, multi-tasking to establish priorities, and completing objectives without supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and management skills to manage and motivate a team/unit as well as cross functional teams and set high standards and clear expectations.
• Effective written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice, options and recommendations to senior management, executives, internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading transformational change, risk management and assessment initiatives to adapt to new or changing requirements throughout the organization, reflecting on lessons learned to analyze, evaluate, and define problems/challenges, identify alternatives, and make timely decisions to manage risk and address issues.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices to coordinate multiple projects.
• U.S. GAAP experience is preferred
• Experience with SAP and Blackline is preferred

ONE LAST THING:
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Add an extra line about the role and how amazing it is.
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
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Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our page. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $147,090/annum; Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.
AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

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