Manager Finance, Media

At Rogers, we connect Canadians to a world of possibilities and the memorable moments that matter most in their lives. Every day we wake up with one purpose in mind. To bring loved ones together from across the globe. To connect people to each other and the world around them. To help an entrepreneur realize their dream. A sports fan celebrate a special moment.

Because we believe connections unite us, possibilities fuel us, and moments define us. As we grow our team, the well-being of our team members remains our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of our team members, including those in the recruitment process, our team members are temporarily working from home.

This Manager, Media Finance position will support the Financial Reporting & Accounting Team within the Controller’s Group. Reporting to the Director, Media Controller, the successful candidate will leverage strong technical accounting and communication skills to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of OPEX accounting, and for effective and efficient processes and internal controls around their preparation and approval. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the reconciliation of Media results and assist with various ad hoc special projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure complete, accurate and timely Media OPEX accounting, reporting and analysis
• Ensure accounting treatment for existing and new transactions is in alignment with IFRS
• Ensure all journal entries are prepared, reviewed, adequately supported with backup, and posted by close deadline
• Assign and review of monthly account reconciliations for Media balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Provide GL support to Media Business Managers, assist with data analysis (i.e. actuals vs. budgets/ forecasts) and investigation
• Hold monthly meetings with Media Finance operations teams to address risk & opportunities, as well as any issues arising from month end close/ account reconciliations review
• Analyze regulatory legislation and operationalize changes in regulatory requirements
• Ensure correct calculation and preparation of support for Media's Regulatory Fees (CRTC, SOCAN and other Tariffs) and ensure all fees are paid and filed by established timelines
• Ensure all internal controls and SOX controls are effective and operational
• Responsible for (external and internal) audit requests
• Assist in operationalizing new initiatives and special projects
• Develop an environment of continuous process improvement by identifying areas of improvement to ensure maximum efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting, regulatory compliance and internal control processes.
• Effectively develop and lead a team to support business areas as well as promote staff development.

What you have:

• An accounting designation (CPA) with a minimum of 5 years experience in an accounting environment in either public practice or industry.
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office and ERP experience such as Oracle.
• Strong interpersonal skills are needed to communicate with peers and cross functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated acumen in business performance analysis and process improvement
• Well organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Driven, customer focused and result oriented individual.
• Proven management skills
• Proven ability to learn fast and work well under pressure with minimal supervision
• Ability to independently manage and organize multiple work activities in order to meet or exceed established deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to drive change to enhance processes and improve deliverables.

As part of the recruitment process, the selected candidate will be required to provide employment references and successfully complete a background check which includes credit and criminal checks.
 

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