SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting (Sr.) Manager

3 months ago
Full time role
Hybrid · Carlsbad, CA, US... more

Anaergia (TSX: ANRG), a global leader in offering sustainable solutions for the generation of renewable energy and the conversion of waste to resources, is looking for a full time SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting (Sr.) Manager that will handle the following tasks on a global level.

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

 

This is a high-growth position that will play a critical role in all technical and complex accounting matters under both IFRS and U.S. GAAP, including percentage-of-completion for both revenue and cost recognition, leases, debt, equity, non-controlling interest, stock-based compensation, and business disposal. This role will also prepare the financial reporting for public companies in both Canada and U.S.. In addition, it will manage company-wide stock administration (with the training from a professional administer).

 

The role will report to VP Controller and will work closely with our external CPA firm (Deloitte) and all regional accounting teams in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a hybrid position based in Carlsbad office, California.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Use Active Disclosure to prepare forms and financial statements to be filed with SEDAR in Canada, including annual audited financial report and MD&A, quarterly reviewed financial report and MD&A, and others as applicable. Prepare the financial statement disclosures and supporting schedules, including consolidated balance sheet, consolidated income statement, statement of cash flows, statement of stockholders' equity, footnotes, adjusted EBITDA, and others.
  • Prepare financial reports for the board of directors, audit committee, investors, and lenders, as applicable.
  • Assess and implement new IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards and reporting requirements in all entities, such as: Impairment, Business Disposal, Revenue Recognition (percentage of completion, principal vs. agent), Stock Compensation, and Lease Accounting. Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP regulations as applicable.
  • Provide recommendations to address technical accounting issues in NA / Europe / Asia / South Africa regions: researching appropriate guidance, benchmarking peer disclosures, and drafting technical accounting memos or position papers as needed.
  • Coordinate with other departments to obtain information necessary to ensure accurate disclosures in the company's financial statements. Build strong working relationships with all functional leaders to provide strategic and accounting decision support.
  • Handle company-wide stock administration with the training from a professional stock administrator contractor. Support the company’s equity program, including managing Shareworks system and transactions, as well as generating equity reports from Shareworks and TSX portal.
  • Assist with new system implementations and maintenance such as Jet Reporting, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Active Disclosure, Stampli, and Shareworks.
  • Other Adhoc. projects as assigned by the VP Controller.

 

WHAT YOU BRING:

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • In-depth experience handling complex technical accounting transactions under both IFRS and U.S. GAAP, including percentage-of-completion for recognition of both revenue and cost, leases, debt, equity, non-controlling interest, stock-based compensation, and business disposal.
  • Abundant experience with preparing financial reports for public companies such as SEDAR reports in Canada and/or SEC reports in the U.S.
  • Prior experience of using accounting systems such as Microsoft D365, Active Disclosure, Shareworks, and Jet Reporting will add value.
  • Good understanding of the stock transaction flow in Shareworks and strong interest / knowledge of taking care of company-wide stock transactions are important.
  • Can pick up knowledge and grow to take ownership of technical accounting and stock administration.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Able to work efficiently and meet deadline in fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university, with active CPA License.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant SEC reporting preparation experience and technical accounting knowledge, preferably from a medium-to-top CPA firms, or with a combination of experiences from both public accounting and publicly traded companies.
  • Experience in construction or environmental or other relevant industry preferred.

 

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

 

  • A team-oriented environment driven by goals and results
  • Industry competitive compensation
  • Annual vacation and sick days
  • Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Plan
  • 401k matching
  • Hybrid work model