Job Requisition Id: 171218
Business Function: Finance
Primary City: Ottawa
Other Location(s):
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Temporary - New
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPMGA02
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/26/2023

Health and safety is our highest priority. With vaccination shown to be the most effective tool to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and protecting individuals from severe consequences of this virus, Canada Post has implemented a Vaccination Practice. Accordingly, you will be required to attest to being fully vaccinated. If you are unable to be vaccinated, you may request an accommodation due to a medical, religious, or other prohibited ground of discrimination as described in the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Job Description

The Manager, Financial Accounting is responsible for the month-end general ledger (G/L) reporting process, including the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and codification by which the database of accounting information is maintained and summarized for reporting purposes. The Manager, Financial Accounting also supports the project team for on-going financial system implementations (i.e. SAP ECC FICO technical upgrade to S/4 HANA, Blackline, Winshuttle).

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Manager, Financial Accounting.

• Interprets, monitors and implements all established financial accounting policy throughout the Corporation.

• Ensures consistency in accounting and reporting by providing financial accounting direction to those involved in corporate and field accounting.

• Establishes and documents information requirements of corporate management for financial accounting data. Defines requirements and develops and implements financial accounting systems.

• Functionally manages the timely production of monthly financial reporting required by and for operating management at all levels; initiates and approves change requests in response to special requests, or required report changes.

• Ensures consistent and reliable financial management accounting and sound business discipline by developing and implementing database coding standards and data integrity controls, and performing quarterly audit activities. Manages and approves all related database amendments, certifies records and ensures the integrity and timeliness of all data recorded on general ledger and follows up correction of all invalid coding by responsible departments.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Establishes, manages and maintains the responsibility accounting coding disciplines in support of the financial chart of accounts, including accounts, responsibility centre, activity and project codes.

• Monitors corporate performance relative to all aspects of financial accounting, identifies irregularities and takes remedial action as appropriate.

• Develops and publishes instructions, forms, reports and schedules which inform and educate management and staff nationally in the use and understanding of financial accounting disciplines.

• Remains up to date with professional practices and statutory requirements as these affect all financial aspects of the pension fund and plan.

• Manages the team in a manner that demonstrates corporate values and leadership behaviours. Provides coaching and development opportunities to team members in order to facilitate continued growth and professional development.

Qualifications

Education

• Completed post-secondary education in a related field, (commerce, finance, economics, accounting, business administration).

• Enrollment in specific designation and or certifications programs may be required for certain positions in Finance (including Accounting and Payroll).

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of relevant functional experience.

• 2 or more years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Other Candidate Requirements

• Relevant professional designation (CPA, (CA, CMA) or CGA).

• Proficient computer skills and competent with SAP ECC (FICO), Blackline, Microsoft Office programs and other job relevant programs.

• ERP Implementation (SAP ECC, S/4HANA) experience considered an asset

• Excellent team building and leadership skills experience.

• Sound organizational, analytical, judgment and decision-making skills with proven abilities in problem solving.

• Solid interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• 1+ years of experience in a unionized environment an asset.

Other Information

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our Leadership Behaviours
Decision Making – A champion of the organization who takes calculated risks and makes prudent, common sense decisions about current issues, future opportunities and resource requirements in a timely, well thought out manner that aligns with the corporation's best interests.
Accountability – An individual who strives for performance excellence and who holds him/herself and direct reports accountable for decisions and actions and for learning from mistakes when intended results are not achieved.
Business Orientation – A proactive individual who understands the competitive nature of the business, and is committed to sustaining the business through excellent customer service and new business opportunities.
Execution – A focused and self-motivated individual who acts with a sense of urgency and delivers on time and within budget, by dealing effectively with challenges and ambiguous situations.
Leading People – A compelling communicator and leader who engages, motivates and inspires others to achieve results and who encourages personal growth and finding better ways of doing things.

Our Values

We value diversity as an essential part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining people who reflect the diversity of Canada is essential to our success because this matters to all communities and customers we serve.

Canada Post’s corporate values reflect the principles, beliefs and aspirations that guide our behaviour and shape our culture.

Safety – We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.
Customer – We serve Canadians with pride and passion.
Respect – We treat each other with fairness and respect.
Integrity – We act responsibly and with integrity.
Transformation – We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.

About the Company:
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Industry:
Payroll, Accounting, Database, ERP, SAP, Finance, Technology

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