Corporate Lead Accountant

**This role offers a hybrid schedule working in the Toronto office 1-2 days a week.

As Lead Accountant, you will be responsible for the financial and tax reporting of CDM Smith´s operations in Canada. Furthermore, you will serve as a strategic partner to finance teams across Australia and other global jurisdictions. In this role, you'll provide expert guidance on accounting matters, ensure alignment with corporate policies and US GAAP, and support global teams on tax and compliance issues. You'll be instrumental in driving innovation through automation and standardization of financial processes, leveraging tools such as Microsoft Power Platform and Oracle solutions to enhance operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

Reporting directly to the International Corporate Controller, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors, playing a key role in shaping the future of financial management across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to CDM Smith finance leadership, business manager and other teams in Canada, Australia and other regions, offering expert accounting support and guidance.

• Support global corporate teams on accounting and tax-related matters, ensuring consistency and compliance across jurisdictions.

• Review and monitor deliverables from local finance teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to corporate policies, US GAAP, and internal controls.

• Lead and execute month-end close and control activities, with a focus on streamlining processes using Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close solutions.

• Facilitate the implementation of Oracle ERP systems for the Indian subsidiary, ensuring a smooth transition and operational readiness.

• Prepare and post journal entries for consolidation processes, with a continuous focus on optimization and process improvement.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to enhance accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support audits and ensure compliance.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 6 years of related experience.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent credential is highly advantageous.

• Hands-on experience with multi-currency transactions, consolidation, intercompany accounting, and transfer pricing.

• Familiarity with modern digital tools, including Microsoft Copilot, Power BI/Query, and Power Automate.

• Experience implementing and enhancing ERP systems or workflow automation platforms to improve operational efficiency.

• Multilingual capabilities are a plus and valued in a global business environment

Amount of Travel Required

5%

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Pay Range Minimum

$106,350

Pay Range Maximum

$175,469

Business Unit

COR

Group

COR

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - Please note that all applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, for the Company, at the time of hire. Furthermore, this is not a position for which the Company is offering immigration application sponsorship or support.

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