OpenText

Assistant Financial Controller

OpenText$81K — $122K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in accounting, controllership, or finance roles, preferably in technology or global firms.
  • Strong knowledge of controllership responsibilities and financial reporting processes under U.S. GAAP.
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent) is required.
  • Strong analytical abilities to interpret financial results and support decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective stakeholder management.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual US GAAP close processes for accurate financial reporting.
  • Perform analytical reviews of financial results and investigate variances for management insights.
  • Prepare financial statements and associated reporting documentation for legal entities.
  • Collaborate with Accounting Services to enhance reconciliation processes and financial controls.
  • Assist with acquisitions and integrations, including post-acquisition activities.
  • Partner with Tax and Legal teams for compliance and tax planning initiatives.
  • Work with FP&A and business stakeholders on finance-related matters to facilitate decision-making.
  • Contribute to finance transformation projects aimed at improving operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
  • Commitment to a supportive corporate culture emphasizing growth and trust.
  • Opportunities to tackle complex financial challenges and drive operational excellence.
Full Job Description
YOUR IMPACT
As anAssistant Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the controllership function for OpenText's US and Canadian entities. Working as an integral member of the North American finance team, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, support the consolidated US GAAP close process, and contribute to accounting excellence across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and business stakeholders while supporting acquisitions, transformation initiatives, and strategic business growth. Your expertise and insights will help drive sound financial decision-making and operational excellence across the region.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual US GAAP close processes for US and Canadian legal entities, helping ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Perform analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insights to management.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, analytical review packages, and legal entity reporting documentation.
  • Collaborate with Accounting Services to strengthen reconciliation processes, financial controls, and accounting best practices.
  • Support acquisitions, legal entity integrations, and system migration initiatives, including post-acquisition integration activities.
  • Partner with Tax and Legal teams to support compliance activities, tax audits, legal entity requirements, and tax planning initiatives.
  • Work closely with FP&A, Corporate Accounting, and business stakeholders to address finance-related matters and support informed decision-making.
  • Contribute to finance transformation projects that improve efficiency, scalability, and the overall effectiveness of financial operations.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, or finance roles, preferably within a technology or global organization.
  • Strong understanding of controllership responsibilities, financial reporting processes, and U.S. GAAP requirements.
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent) or equivalent finance credentials.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial results, investigate variances, and support business decision-making.
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships across functions.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with SAP and large-scale financial systems is considered an asset.

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. As an Assistant Financial Controller, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to critical financial processes, support strategic business initiatives, and help drive the operational excellence that enables OpenText's continued growth and success. If you're energized by solving complex financial challenges, partnering across the business, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $81,600 - $122,400; Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

About OpenText

OpenText Corporation is a Canadian company that develops and sells enterprise information management software. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. OpenText software applications manage content or unstructured data for large companies, government agencies, and professional service firms. OpenText aims to help customers digitize their operations and optimize their information management processes. The company has made several acquisitions over the years to expand its product offerings and customer base. OpenText has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Learn more about OpenText
Size
14,300 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at OpenText

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar Assistant Financial Controller jobs: