Senior Financial Accountant
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Job Summary
Ballard Power Systems Inc. is a leading global provider of fuel cell power for a sustainable planet providing clean energy fuel cell products that enable optimized power systems for a range of applications. Ballard is an international public company traded on both the NASDAQ and TSX.
The Ballard Finance Team is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant atechnically strong and highly adaptable accounting professional to join our finance team. This role is ideal for an all-rounder who is comfortable operating across multiple areas of corporate finance and accounting including external and internal reporting technical accounting treasury support and fixed assets. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly through high-quality written memoranda.
The position reports to the Corporate Controller and has the following responsibilities and requirements:
Responsibilities:
The Ballard Finance Team is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant atechnically strong and highly adaptable accounting professional to join our finance team. This role is ideal for an all-rounder who is comfortable operating across multiple areas of corporate finance and accounting including external and internal reporting technical accounting treasury support and fixed assets. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly through high-quality written memoranda.
The position reports to the Corporate Controller and has the following responsibilities and requirements:
Responsibilities:
- Researching and preparing accounting analysis memos in compliance with IFRS for accounting transactions including but not limited to complex revenue recognition transactions and acquisition/investment transactions
- Staying up-to-date on IFRS changes and supporting accounting impact assessments for new standards or business changes
- Supporting monthly quarterly and year-end close including consolidation note disclosure and other publicly disclosed documents such as Managements Discussion & Analysis Management Proxy Circular and Annual Information Form
- Preparing monthly financial reports and analysis including detailed analysis of balance sheet accounts income statement and statement of cash flows
- Supporting full cycle fixed asset accounting
- Liaising with various banks and reviewing the administration setup and maintenance of Ballards bank accounts and banking systems including setup in Oracle ERP
- Providing accounting support to European subsidiary including preparation/review of account reconciliations and leading year-end statutory audit
- Compiling and analyzing data to support financial analysis and reporting
- Reviewing documenting and implementing internal controls for responsible areas in compliance with SOX and ensuring that relevant processes are aligned to SOX
- Opportunities to work on other ad hoc and special projects as needed
Requirements:
The ideal candidate has demonstrated strong technical accounting expertise with attention to detail excellent analytical skills and must be adaptable in a dynamic fast-paced environment. Versatile all-rounder mindset with the ability to cover multiple finance areas.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA - CA or CGA)
- Minimum 5 years working experience in accounting preferably public company audit experience
- Public company reporting and experience with multi-currency companies is required
- Strong technical accounting skills (IFRS) including experience researching and analyzing complex IFRS issues
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical abilities with high attention to detail
- Takes ownership and is results oriented with a focus on quality
- Strong software skills with both accounting systems and the Microsoft suite of products. Advanced Excel skills required. Experience with Oracle ERP is an asset
- Ability to multi-task work independently prioritize and problem solve effectively
- Ability to flexibly adapt and work on different finance areas with a keen willingness to learn
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Collaborative team player with the confidence to work independently when required
The salary range for this role ($93840 - $117300) reflects the scope of the position and final placement within the range will be determined based on a candidates experience qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Our Values
Listen & Deliver Quality. Always. Inspire Excellence Row Together Own It
Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Hyperion
- Financial Concepts
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- SOX
- Financial Analysis
- ERP Systems
About Company
Ballard Power is the leading global provider of innovative clean energy fuel cell solutions that offer superior performance at a reduced operating cost.
