Director, Corporate Accounting

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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.

YOUR IMPACT

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Accounting, the Director is responsible for providing overall financial leadership to the corporate accounting team which is accountable for the consolidated financial reporting and corporate accounting policies of the company. This includes leading the corporate US GAAP financial close, production of periodic financial statements, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy and timeliness of the company's reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with US GAAP.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• The opportunity to lead the overall corporate US GAAP monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes through the analysis of financial results and interpretation of trends, while working with the corporate controllership and various global shared service teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of accounting transactions.

• Manage and provide overall financial leadership to the corporate accounting team responsible for, but not limited to, Pension accounting, Hedge accounting, Foreign Exchange, • Translation, Goodwill, Intangibles, Project accounting, Debt accounting, accounting for Mergers and Acquisition, Lease accounting, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Restructuring, and Equity accounting. Overall financial leadership includes but is not limited to, reconciliations, roll forwards, and technical ownership of all associated accounts in the areas described. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the financial statements (including consolidated Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Equity Statement and Cash Flow Statement).

• In addition to the areas described above, will also review the consolidated results of other areas of accounting, such as revenue recognition, commissions and current expected credit loss. 

• Research and opine on technical US GAAP accounting matters and implement new accounting standards as required, including comparative periods and necessary disclosures. This includes acting as a technical expert for all business operations outside of accounting.

• Build strong working relationships in support of cross functional teams to drive key corporate accounting initiatives. This includes partnering with cross functional teams responsible for international controllership, corporate and indirect tax, transfer pricing, treasury, corporate finance, M&A, revenue recognition, legal, internal audit and business operations, among others. 

• Maintain and enforce a documented system of corporate accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.

• Overall ownership of various accounting systems, including but not limited to Business, Planning and Consolidation, SAP, Blackline, and Co-star. In addition, maintaining internal reporting out of internally developed tools.

• Support the business and operations management as needed by providing project support and interpreting complex accounting transactions.

• Lead and support continuous improvements in the areas of accounting and general ledger reporting process/systems as needed.

• Review of information to support treasury and corporate finance teams by providing forecast updates as needed.

• Manage the relationship with external auditors to support and coordinated the completion of the annual audit and quarterly reviews of the consolidated financial statements.

• Manage relationships with accounting service providers to ensure efficient delivery of services.

• Responsible for complying with local, state and federal government reporting requirements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

The successful candidate will have experience in a large multinational organization in the technology sector. The individual will have a track record of increasing responsibility and be process, results and detail orientated.

• Minimum 10 years of in various Accounting and Finance roles at a senior level within either the software or high-tech industries managing corporate accounting teams.

• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP requirements.

• Experienced with consolidations, foreign exchange, and transfer pricing working in a large multi-national organization.

• Proven self-starter with the ability to balance multiple tasks of competing priorities in a changing and dynamic environment.

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

• Experience interacting well at senior management and executive levels with a proven ability to assess business risk and escalate to management with appropriate alternatives.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with an ability to facilitate or lead cross-finance teamwork.

• Proven problem solving and root cause identification skills.

• Strong analytic and decision-making abilities.

• Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization. 
 

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.  Join our team at the Director, Corporate Accounting and a fantastic culture and career advancement opportunities await.

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. 
 

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