Manager, Financial Reporting at NORSAT INTERNATIONAL INC – Richmond, British Columbia
About This Position
About Us:
Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977, is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio, and video for remote and challenging applications. Norsat’s products and services include customizable satellite components, portable satellite systems, maritime solutions, and network solutions. The company’s products and services are used extensively by telecommunications services providers, emergency services and homeland security agencies, military organizations, health care providers, news organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies.
Why Join Norsat International Inc.?
We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Norsat International Inc. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.
Summary:
In this hands on role, the Manager, Financial Reporting in conjunction with the Manager, Financial Reporting will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations. The Finance Manager will also be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the accounting records through effective procedures, systems, and controls and coordination with all other departments.
What You'll Do:
- General accounting functions including, journal entries and working papers in multiple currencies and reconciliations.
- Providing leadership and managing a small team to ensure that the day-to-day accounting operations are completed accurately and on time within prescribed deadlines
- Implementing accounting policies and procedures upholding legal standards by keeping up to date with existing, new, and future legislation.
- Using Power BI to review financial results and prepare variance analysis.
- Preparing monthly and consolidated quarterly and annual financial reporting to public company standards.
- Preparing technical accounting memos to support the Company’s reporting in accordance with IFRS.
- Lead annual operating budget preparation, financial forecasts and variance analysis.
- Preparing corporate tax, tax provisions, and transfer pricing
- Championing the ERP system as administrator and managing any system changes.
- Championing and engaging the finance team on process improvement and analysis using power BI.
- Coordinating with auditors and providing necessary information for audits.
- Reviewing yearly financials and corporate tax returns
- Establishing and monitoring internal controls policies and procedures to ensure adherence to guidelines and regulations and providing recommendations to address deficiencies
- Overseeing the corporate insurance policies
- Serving as back up for key finance responsibilities, such as controllership functions and payroll processing.
- Implementing and assessing the controls within the Company
- Communication with external auditors.
- Other projects as assigned
What You'll Bring:
- CPA designation
- 4+ years of experience of audit experience in public practice or similar industry experience
- Experience with multi-companies and multi-currencies transactions
- Experience with large ERP systems, preferably Business Central
- Advanced Excel skills and Power BI
- Strong interpersonal, organization and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Team player and able to initiate corrective action in a positive manner
- A proven leader with excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management.
- Can perform under pressure and handle multiple concurrent deadlines and tasks; and
- Can function in an environment where priorities are subject to change based on various drivers.
What We Offer:
- Paid vacation days;
- 5 paid sick days;
- 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
- RRSP program;
- Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
- 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
- Ongoing training available;
- Flexible hours of work based on position;
- Employee Referral Program;
- Employee Award Program;
- Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
- Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games);
- Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.
Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.
This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in work authorization.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Richmond, British Columbia, V6V 2L4, Canada region.