Lead Financial Analyst

1 week ago

Waterloo, Canada opentext Full time

**OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY**

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Lead Financial Analyst (LFA) will work with the Manager, Financial Controllership to support the controllership functions for Open Text’s Canadian Entities. The LFA will be an integral part of the accounting cycle, providing support to the Global Finance team, assisting in accounting and financial reporting activities as well as regional requirements for the particular legal entities in Canada. The LFA will be a key member of the North American finance team, with traditional controllership responsibilities, in addition to being a significant contributor to the consolidated US GAAP close.

**WHAT IT TAKES**:

- Responsible for the close for the Canadian entities:

- Perform analytical review of period end financial results.
- Respond to monthly questions from management on the balance sheet and P&L review.
- Prepare the annual legal entity memo for the various assigned Canadian legal entities.
- Perform a high-level quarterly review of account reconciliations and promote best practices with Group Shared Services Centre (GSSC) to ensure proper accounting and controls are in place.
- Responsible for review of regular GST/HST returns, indirect sales tax compliance and assisting with CRA indirect tax audit inquiries as assigned.
- Responsible for peer review of work as assigned.
- Responsible for the Canadian Controllership requirements:

- Support the tax group in the preparation of the annual accounting-tax information package (TIP)
- Liaison with Business Finance regarding finance matters pertaining to Canada
- Draft Canadian legal entity financial statements
- Prepare and file Canadian financial statistical filings
- Provides local support to the business for matters pertaining to Canada:

- Assists the business in addressing finance matters
- Provides general support and information to the business as requested
- Provides support for new acquisitions and legal entity system migrations
- Participate in post-acquisition integration activities

**WHAT IT TAKES**:

- 8+ years of finance experience
- Experience with general Controllership requirements
- Good knowledge of US GAAP reporting and general knowledge of GST/HST
- Strong collaboration and organizational skills
- Strong written and spoken communication skills are a must, with a focus on standard finance terminology and “asking the best questions that are focused and direct and show a clear understanding of the underlying accounting challenge”.
- This role often requires reviewing PDF documentation support, therefore strong reading, observational, analytical and interpretive skills are a must.
- Must be meticulous and detail oriented - critical thinking skills are a must
- Capable of working independently, multi-tasking to establish priorities, and completing objectives without significant supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- This is a hands-on role therefore, a desire to understand “how it works” and digging into and understanding the details of transactions are a must.
- Advanced Excel skills are an asset.
- Knowledge of SAP is an asset but not required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
- CPA designation

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