Technical Accounting Manager

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The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets.

United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress.

Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

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Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, this role is integral to the accounting and financial reporting cycle, providing support and guidance on technical accounting matters, along with coordinating the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, ensuring completeness and accuracy, in compliance with IFRS Accounting standards.

Key Accountabilities :

• Analyze transactions and document accounting positions to ensure accurate accounting and disclosure.
• Act as subject matter expert on technical accounting matters, including (but not limited to) revenue recognition, business combination, leases, share-based payments, and hedge accounting.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new and emerging accounting standards and lead the implementations as applicable to the company.
• Provide technical accounting training to broader finance team and business partners
• Responsible for the general ledger structure and consolidation rules in Workday to ensure financial statements reflect company organization and filing requirements
• Build and maintain accounting policies and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Direct month-end and quarter-end accounting and financial reporting activities for the parent company and certain subsidiaries
• Review subsidiaries’ financial statements for accuracy and completeness
• Liaise with external auditors during quarterly interim reviews and year-end audit
• Lead all aspects of the accounting and financial reporting for defined benefit plans
• Recommend operational improvements and participate in the implementation of projects
• Foster positive relationships with management throughout the company to better understand and consult on business issues

Must Haves :

• University undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting
• Canadian CPA designation (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting and / or financial reporting role in a publicly-traded company
• In-depth understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards and working knowledge of external reporting requirements for publicly traded companies
• Excellent written and verbal communication, along with superior presentation skills
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with a big-picture strategic understanding
• Effective and positive management style supporting staff through example, coaching and development
• Works effectively across organizational lines and promote an effective team-based environment

Nice to Haves :

• Workday Financial Management
• Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
• Working knowledge of US GAAP-to-IFRS differences

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Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth.

As well, our employee-led spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger we .

Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate.

We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.