Accounting and Financial Systems, Lead

Interac Corp.

$95K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience with financial systems support or leadership roles
  • Proficient in JD Edwards, ReportsNow, and Concur Expense management systems
  • In-depth knowledge of Canadian GAAP (ASPE and IFRS)
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with skills in financial modeling favored
  • Business degree in Accounting, Finance, or a CPA in progress
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interface with senior management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial systems maintenance and integration including JDE and Concur
  • Manage system upgrades and support IT audits for financial systems
  • Create and maintain governmental and external financial reports
  • Assist in monthly financial accounting tasks, including accruals
  • Participate heavily in projects affecting the enterprise accounting systems
  • Document changes and implementations of new tools and features
  • Engage in special projects and ad hoc assignments as needed

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and wellness days
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage
  • Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program
  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • 24/7 employee and family assistance program
  • Pregnancy and parental leave top-up
  • Charitable donation matching program
Full Job Description
Who You Will Work With:

The vacant Accounting and Financial Systems, Lead role will report to the Leader, Accounting.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead and maintain the financial systems of the organization including JDE (the enterprise accounting system), ReportsNow, and Concur expense management
  • Be responsible for system upgrades, financial systems IT audit support and implementing any new automation tools
  • Be responsible for Financial Reporting which includes creating and maintaining reports required for external reporting including government reporting (StatsCan), financials for government applications (e.g. SRED and Grants), audit schedules and quarterly financials
  • Assist with monthly financial accounting, including preparation of accrual entries and validation of financial information
  • Be heavily involved with all projects that touch the enterprise accounting software
  • Participate in special projects and ad hoc assignments as required


Note: this role has some accounting responsibilities and will take part in some ad hoc projects beyond the enterprise accounting system

What You Bring:
  • Troubleshoot issues with any of the financial systems
  • Evaluate new system to enhance efficiencies
  • Evaluate when implementation of new systems should take place
  • Document changes and steps when rolling out new features or automation tools
  • Working knowledge of Canadian GAAP (in particular, ASPE and IFRS)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Sharepoint is a plus
  • A business degree with major in accounting, finance and/or CPA (or working towards)
  • Financial systems experience in a supportive or leadership role i.e. system implementations/enhancements
  • JD Edwards, ReportsNow and Concur Expense experience is an asset
  • Proficient level of Excel Skills (financial modeling would be a great asset)
  • Understanding of Canadian GAAP (ASPE/IFRS)
  • Strong time management skills, multi-tasking, critical thinking and presentation skills
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to communicate and influence senior management, including executives, at their level
  • Ability to work well with people within and outside the company
  • Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.


What We're Offering:

The hiring range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac's commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:
  • Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
  • Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
  • Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
  • Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
  • Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
  • Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact


Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

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