Technical Accounting Manager

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. 

YOUR IMPACT

The Technical Accounting Manager will provide leadership and oversight for technical accounting guidance and support to stakeholders as the subject matter expert in accounting standards. Additionally, they provide guidance, accounting consideration and prepares formal assessments for accounting questions and complex accounting issues. Finally, they will lead various cross functional projects supporting the function as a whole.
 

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• This role provides leadership and oversight for technical accounting guidance and support to stakeholders as the subject matter expert in accounting standards.
• This role focuses on complex, material and/or unique accounting issues; providing support and guiding business partners with the accounting and reporting implications of transactions while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Prepares and presents formal papers and memos on complex and material accounting issues outlining OpenText's accounting position and guidance to stakeholders including business units, capital project teams, senior management team & external auditors.
• Acts as the subject matter expert in providing consultation, advice, and day-to-day guidance regarding technical accounting.
• Presents to Senior Management Team on an as needed basis.
• Takes a leadership role in the preparation of monthly and quarterly internal reporting packages including analysis of significant balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and trends to ensure the accuracy of consolidated results.
• Perform analytical review of period end financial results and provided detailed narratives that help supporting business decisions.
• Review account reconciliations and promote best practices with Accounting Services to ensure proper accounting and controls are in place.
• Liaison with external auditors during the annual audit and quarterly reviews as required.
• Develop custom reports and provide internal reporting to the finance leadership team using various internal system and automated tools, including SAP, BPC BW and Blackline.
• Lead global finance projects:
• Projects include but are not limited to system automation, process improvements around efficiency and effectiveness of current processes, acquisition integration activities, and internal reporting development
• Development of project plans
• Leadership role in managing project milestones and providing project leaders with timely status report

 
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 4 to 5 years of related finance and accounting experience within either the software or high-tech industries.
• Completion of a degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Finance or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
• Prior “Big 4” firm experience
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented with an analytical mindset.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to take initiative and learn.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision, multi-tasking to establish priorities, and completing objectives without supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and management skills to manage and motivate a team/unit as well as cross functional teams and set high standards and clear expectations.
• Effective written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice, options and recommendations to senior management, executives, internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading transformational change, risk management and assessment initiatives to adapt to new or changing requirements throughout the organization, reflecting on lessons learned to analyze, evaluate, and define problems/challenges, identify alternatives, and make timely decisions to manage risk and address issues. 
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices to coordinate multiple projects.
• U.S. GAAP experience is preferred
• Experience with SAP and Blackline is preferred

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.

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.
 

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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com.