Manager, Accounting & Financial Planning Analysis

CRH Canada is currently hiring a Manager, Accounting & Financial Planning Analysis to join their growing team!

Who we are
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, CRH Canada and it’s Dufferin group of companies are one of the country's largest vertically integrated materials and construction companies. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products for use in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects. Our materials and products are widely used in construction projects of all sizes across the country.

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

Why Work with Us? 

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan starting from Day 1
• Voluntary Savings Program – TFSA & RRSP 
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan 
• Service Awards 
• Bridge Scholarship Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Discounts on gym membership, telecommunications, home and auto insurance

Location: Concord 
Term: Full Time – Permanent 

Responsibilities: 

• Review and validate Financial Statements for month, quarter and year end.
• Coordinate the implementation of Prophix in the respective Business Unit and also at a corporate level.
• Analyze and explain monthly results and KPI’s. 
• Coordinate all budgeting and planning activities relative to Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows 
• Research and prepare technical accounting memos on issues such as joint control, business combinations, levies, pension, ARO etc. as required in US GAAP
• Update position papers for US GAAP and provide accounting policy expertise
• Coordinate resolution of accounting and reporting issues.
• Analyze potential acquisitions/divestments
• Gather and complete the necessary planning/budgeting reports to be submitted to parent company 
• Positively interface on a regular basis with BU staff to ensure accurate information and gain insights
• Review budgets, forecasts, actual results, strategic plan to ensure high quality reporting of financial indicators and detailed
• supporting commentaries.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of budgets, forecasts, actual results, strategic plan and Ad Hoc projects to assist in management's review and decision making 
• Review complex business transactions and identify relevant accounting and reporting issues 
• Prepare financial presentation on a periodic and Ad Hoc basis. 
• Research, document, and communicate accounting and reporting issues 
• Ensure conformity with company accounting and reporting standards 
• Contribute to improvements in accounting policies, procedures, and processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business
• CPA, CA, CGA, CMA (or final stages)
• Must have 3 years of external audit experience
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ work experience 
• Financial Accounting experience 
• Advanced Excel skills required, SAP experience preferred, and large ERP experience required 
• Manufacturing sector experience preferred 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Detail oriented, able to meet deadlines and prioritize work in a pressure environment
• Analysis and problem solving – effectively examine events, issues and problems and generate optimal solutions in a timely manner 
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Able to demonstrate flexibility with job duties and scope of work 
• Superior skills in data management and use of electronic analytic tools
• Foster Teamwork and Cooperation – Foster a sense of collaboration and work effectively across the organization to achieve goals 
• Adapts and Learns- work effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities and rapid change while actively developing one’s skills and capabilities