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
(Sr.)Technical Accounting Manager that will handle the following tasks on a global level.SUMMARY OF POSITIONThis 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 assist with 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, where there is a good accounting and tax team to work with.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess and implement new US GAAP accounting standards and reporting requirements in all entities, such as: ASC 360 Impairment, ASC 420 Business Disposal, ASC 606 Revenue Recognition (percentage of completion, principal vs. agent), ASC 718 Stock Compensation, and ASC 840 Lease Accounting. Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP regulations as applicable.
- Manage the Company’s technical accounting adoption in different regions in North America / Europe / Asia as needed and other departments as applicable.
- Prepare or review external financial report filing for public companies in both U.S. and Canada.
- Provide recommendations to other accounting management to address technical accounting issues: 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 complete understanding of the Company’s operation process as related with the areas for adoption of new technical accounting guidance.
- Handle company-wide stock administration with the training from a professional stock administrator contractor.
- Assist with new system implementations and maintenance such as Jet Reporting, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Active Disclosure, Stampli, and Shareworks.
- Support the Company’s internal control implementations led by the Internal Control Manager company-wide.
- 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 or reviewing 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 technical accounting experience, 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
