Accounting Manager

remote
Remote, Remote, Canada .
full-time . August 27, 2024

Description

Company Bio:

Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on the therapeutic areas of rheumatology, auto-immune disease, specialty oncology, allergy, and pediatric diseases. We provide market-leading prescription and over the counter brands to patients and healthcare professionals, which we believe greatly enhances quality of life and promotes a healthy lifestyle. We have a strong North American commercial platform, and we currently operate through two unique segments: Medexus Pharma Canada and Medexus Pharma USA.

Innovation is a driving force for our company. As a result, we are continuously licensing and/or acquiring new products and solutions aimed at addressing the essential needs of consumers, patients, and health care partners.

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Accounting Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting and financial management, with the ability to oversee and manage the day-to-day accounting operations. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) standards and relevant accounting standards.

Main Responsibilities:

Manage the monthly financial close process and the distribution of monthly financial reporting
Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, inventory management, and taxes
Conduct in-depth financial analysis of results and makes recommendations to Senior Management
Coordinate and support external audits, providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Lead and mentor the accounting team currently consisting of two accounting staff, providing guidance, training and support for professional development and review work completed by team by providing thorough feedback and hold team accountable to key deadlines and performance objectives
Comply with provincial and federal government reporting requirement and tax filings as applicable
Collaborate with other departments to support overall company goals and objectives and ensuring alignment of accounting team priorities to support the strategic business objectives
Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior management as necessary
Consistently review existing processes and procedures to identify opportunities for streamlining or improving effectiveness. Ensure processes evolve over time to support growth, utilizing technology to maximize efficiency as applicable

Key Skills and Knowledge

Proven ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines with a keen attention to detail and accuracy and expertise in processes related to account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, ability to review and identify discrepancies and identify and explain standard account variances and anomalies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management
Advanced financial modeling skills and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with accounting systems required, experience with specific systems including Adaptive Insights and NetSuite an asset
Prior experience working in a public company environment and understanding of IFRS accounting standards
Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance requirements to ensure appropriate documentation is maintained and compliance is maintained
Upholding a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions and maintaining a high degree of integrity, transparency and trushworthiness
Works with minimal guidance and direction, demonstrating creativity in finding and offering solutions and assessing trade-offs in decision making and flexibility in looking for solutions that are efficient and compliant

Qualifications and Education Requirements

University degree and Accounting Designation required (CPA)
At least five years of progressive financial experience
We recognize that experience comes in many forms. Even if your background doesn’t exactly match all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experience may be a great fit for this role or other opportunities at Medexus.

Additional Information

salary range: 95,000-145,000

Medexus Pharma is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Upon request, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity and support building a skilled and diverse workforce.

Compensation

$95,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

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