Financial Accountant

We're Hiring
Financial Accountant – Contract
Toronto, ON

Full-Time Contract (1-year)
Hybrid

WHO WE ARE
SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents nearly 200,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us.   

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM    
SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN's commitment to Inclusion & Anti-Racism.   

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
• Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
• Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space
• Advocate for and empower the creative community
• Together, we'll help music creators earn more income and make a living

WHAT WE OFFER

• 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
• Access to SOCAN fitness facility

Inclusive and collaborative working environment  
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Financial Accountant is responsible for managing all aspects of the financial accounting reporting. This includes financial statement preparation, quarterly Board reporting, preparing for financial statement audits, transfer pricing and intercompany transactions, general ledger maintenance and reconciliations. This position would play a lead role in budget and forecast preparation, be involved in various new and ongoing projects and recommend efficiencies.  In addition, this role will assist in the preparation and review of the financial statements when necessary.

WHAT YOU'LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting:

• Creation of monthly reports including cash flow statements, income statements and balance sheets
• Development and documentation of processes and procedures ensuring financial controls are in place for the organization
• Involvement in preparing presentations to the Board Meeting
• Conduct variance analysis and participation in valuation exercises for the subsidiaries
• Accomplishes finance and organizational mission by completing related results as needed

Financial Accounting and Analysis:

• Produce monthly consolidated income statement and balance sheet.
• Review and analyze financials statements
• Produce various reconciliations
• Lead the interim and year-end audits (i.e., preparation of financial statements and working papers) and liaise with the external financial statement Auditor   

Leadership:

• Become the key liaison between the business and the Finance department and ensuring monthly, quarterly and annual books are closed in a timely manner
• Coach and mentor Financial Accountants/Finance clerks as required
  Assist the Finance Manager with risk mitigation, cross-training, and development
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as required by Management

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting, or a related field 
  CPA designation required  
• 5+ years of full cycle financial accounting experience
• Experience with Epicor or similar ERP system
• U.S. taxation experience is an asset
• Technical knowledge in Financial Accounting Standards
• Knowledge of e-commerce banking applications e.g., AR/AP link
• General knowledge of GST/HST/QST tax rules
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Team player with strong interpersonal, team-building and coaching skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work with all levels of management
• Knowledge of transfer pricing and Canadian ASPE (would be an asset)
• Knowledge of royalty payments and/or music industry (would be an asset)
• Strong software application skills, advanced MS Excel, MS Access, and
• Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Microstrategy, EPM) 

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION
SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.  Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified.  We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

HOW TO APPLY
If you're interested in joining us, we'd love to hear from you:

Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview.

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