This person will report directly to the VP, U.S. Controller and oversee all Finance Operations and General Ledger Accounting. As the Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for various tasks, including, month-end close, formulating internal controls and policies, preparing financial statements, managing journal entries, assisting in budgeting, and forecasting, and reviewing accounting information for accuracy and supporting the Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities include:

-Oversee and manage the accurate and timely close of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and closing activities in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), including. but not limited to:

-Prepare, analyze, and consolidate monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports that include appropriate key performance indicators (KPI’s)

-Researching accounting issues for compliance with IFRS, as needed

-Coordinate and assist with the preparation of regulatory reporting

-Ensure compliance with all debt covenant reporting requirements

-Lead, direct, and manage the following functions: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and general accounting

-Follow changes in regulations and compiling reports regarding compliance issues, standards, and accounting practices

-Formulate and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls to comply with Sarbanes Oxley (“SOX”) and establish best practices

-Serve as a liaison to external and internal auditors

-Collaborate closely with other Departments operations teams to update and ensure Fixed Assets are being properly recorded

-Continually improve financial systems and procedures to provide timely reporting of operating metrics and financial results

-Develop processes that better analyze and translate data into thoughtful action items and recommend strategies to enhance financial performance

-Assist with the development and evaluation of the budget for Finance Operations and General Accounting department

-Assist in the preparation of the cash forecast

-Review grant reimbursements and manage grant reporting and policies

-Partner with direct reports to improve skill sets and to provide career guidance

-Other duties as assigned