We’re Hiring!
Senior Financial Accountant
Toronto, ON
www.socan.com
POSITION TYPE: Permanent Full-Time
HIRING RANGE: $84,480 - $105,600
REASON FOR HIRING: Replacement
WORK MODEL: Remote
LANGUAGE: English, French is an asset
WHO WE ARE
SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents nearly 200,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM
SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN’s commitment to Inclusion & Anti-Racism.
WHY WORK WITH US?
- Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
- Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
- Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space
- Advocate for and empower the creative community
- Together, we’ll help music creators earn more income and make a living
WHAT WE OFFER
- 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
- Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
- Access to SOCAN fitness facility
- Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance)
- Defined contribution Pension Plan
- Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
The duties and responsibilities of this role are to manage all aspects of the financial accounting for the organization. This includes financial statement preparation, quarterly Board reporting, preparing for financial statement audits, transfer pricing and intercompany transactions, general ledger maintenance and reconciliations. This position would play a lead role in budget and forecast preparation, be involved in various new and ongoing projects and recommend efficiencies. In addition, this role will assist in the preparation and review of the financial statements when necessary.
WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting:
- Creation of monthly reports including forecasting, cash flow statements and balance sheets
- Development and documentation of processes and procedures ensuring financial controls are in place for the organization
- Involvement in preparing presentations to the Board Meeting
- Conduct variance analysis and participation in valuation exercises for the subsidiaries
- Accomplishes finance and organizational mission by completing related results as needed
- Strengthen governance across all aspects of financial reporting
Financial Accounting:
- Produce detailed monthly statements for each department, along with a consolidated income statement and balance sheet
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Resolve late entries, exceptions and other closing issues
- Lead the interim and year-end audits (i.e. preparation of financial statements and working papers) and liaise with the external financial statement Auditor
- Prepare standardized supporting documents to support amounts and disclosures reflected on financial statements
- Support corporate tax, HST/GST filings with accurate schedules and documentation
Projects:
- Migration of the financial data into Epicor from other accounting systems
- Test and verify correct financial data within Epicor after transfer
- Reviewing current financial processes and recommending efficiencies
- All other tasks and duties assigned
WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
- A recognized professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) is required
- 5+ years of corporate financial accounting experience
- Experience with Epicor or similar ERP system is an asset
- Knowledge of accounting software packages preferable EPICOR and AP Link
- Knowledge of e-commerce banking applications e.g., AR/AP link
- Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- General accounting skills
- General knowledge of GST/HST/QST tax rules
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION
SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at
[email protected] and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you: http://www.socan.com/careers/
Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview.
To learn more about SOCAN, go to www.socan.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).