Senior Corporate Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Integral part of the accounting operations of the company. Will support the five primary areas of (a) global consolidations & financial reporting (b) corporate Atlanta closing & reporting (c) global business development. (d) companywide initiatives & projects (e) audit & tax functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Safety – conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy and alerting others regarding potential concerns. Safety is # 1

Overview

1. Partner with ATL Corporate management teams to help drive the business forward.

2. Adhere & drive global system of accounting policies.

3. Interact with Controller of Financial Reporting and Shared Services, and CFO on a regular basis.

Functions & Processes:

Global Consolidations and Reporting

a) Lead the monthly consolidation process of multiple domestic and international source ledgers to produce accurate consolidated financial statements. Activities include intercompany eliminations, equity reconciliations, foreign currency translation in accordance with IFRS/GAAP, and thorough validation of consolidated results.

b) Primary driver of intercompany and note-to-parent (NTP) reconciliations and eliminations, adhering to company policy of back-to-back compliance of intercompany balances. Deliver monthly classification reporting of intercompany transactions.

c) Preparation and presentation of cash flow statements in accordance with IAS 7, including classification of cash flows by operating, investing, and financing activities, reconciliation of net profit to operating cash flows, and ensuring compliance with IFRS disclosure requirements. Responsible for analyzing non-cash transactions, foreign currency impacts, and group consolidations as part of financial reporting.

d) Partner with the Controller to deliver comprehensive company-wide reporting to parent company HCM, including financial statements, cash flow reports, audit deliverables, and tax-related submissions. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with reporting standards, and address follow-up queries from stakeholders

e) Maintain currencies in ERP systems and perform currency analysis as needed.

Corporate Atlanta

f) Deliver elements of the corporate accounting process including assigned journals, reconciliation, trial balance bridge and analysis fluxing monthmonth, actualsbudget, actualsforecast.

g) Prepare and review monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts to ensure balances are properly supported independently and provide timely follow up bringing to a conclusion “research” item within prescribed deadlines.

h) Support budgetforecast processes and functions.

Global Business Development

a) Develop plan and roadmap to deliver monthly/quarterly and annual results as compared to prior periods and budgets/forecast.

b) Develop agenda and templates to facilitate monthly meetings with global business managers. (IT, Marketing, HR, Finance/Accounting)

c) Partner with global business managers using critical analysis to advise, then incorporate information received to drive annual budget and periodic forecast events to a timely submission.

d) Assist business partners with strategic initiatives as needed.

Companywide Initiatives and Projects:

a) Partner with controller on company-wide initiatives and projects, including consolidated balance sheet reconciliations, and operating procedures.

b) Proactively identify opportunities for improvement for all accounting processes, engaging process design conversations and making recommendations.

Audit and Tax functions (internal and external)

a) Provide accurate and critically analyzed financial reports and supported calculations for internal (H-E Parts, HCM) audit teams and external (EY) audit teams. Answer audit teams follow up questions.

b) Provide accurate financial analysis, reports, and supported calculations for external tax teams.

c) Proactively undertake a significant role in preparation of the annual Audit book.

d) Assist with the provision of information to external tax consultants.

e) Comply with local, Provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Other:

1. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.

2. Consistently perform self-review of work including tie backs, footing and cross footing of reports and tables establishing the beginning and activity properly tie to end results.

3. Perform other duties, as assigned.

4. This position is an avenue to management level position with expectations that the successful accountant will have mastered the above in with professional level work product, timely completed deadlines, expanded knowledge base, while providing a track record of successful process improvements.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Position requires collaboration with department managers, colleagues in other divisions, and current/potential customers.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Four-year accounting degree is required.

2. Five + years accounting experience is expected.

3. Two or more years of corporate consolidations experience.

4. Proven track record of timely meeting of multiple deliverables within prescribed deadlines.

5. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

6. Strong technical accounting skills in IFRS is a plus

7. Ability to adjust to different circumstances and cope with job related pressures/stress

8. Intermediate to advanced applications software expertise (Microsoft Office and accounting software)

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Communication - the ability to provide information in a clear, understandable, and concise manner, and the capability to establish and build rapport with internal and external customers. Ability to speak at the 10,000 foot level but also provide detailed information when necessary.

· Self-Motivation - possesses a drive to exceed goals, achieve success, and maintain enthusiasm with little or no supervision.

· Resilience - enjoys a challenge and is able to persevere with a positive attitude when faced with difficulties.

· Attention to detail - is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

· Integrity - is honest and ethical.

· Independence - displays self-dependence and initiative to get things done.

· Persistence - has determination in the face of obstacles and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities and challenges.

· Dependability - is reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.

· Leadership - has a willingness to lead by example and to set high standards of excellence.

· Professionalism - maintains composure and shows a consistent display of professionalism.

· Big picture focus – the ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.

· Accuracy - meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.

· Deadline driven - ability to meet and establish deadlines.

· Adaptable - flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.