Accounting Manager (7 months fixed-term)

at  Synaptive Medical Inc

About Us
Synaptive Medical is a Canadian medical device company, based in downtown Toronto, focused on supporting healthcare professionals and systems in patient diagnosis and treatment. Synaptive’s suite of products include MRI, surgical planning, navigation, and robotic visualization – all of which can be seamlessly combined or used independently in the operating room. The company has a number of opportunities for innovative people to join the team and share in the development of technologies to solve surgical and imaging challenges in patient care.
The Opportunity
The Accounting Manager role will manage Synaptive’s day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger and the month-end close processes, as well as supervising and directing the work of two senior accountants and two accounts payable specialists. The Accounting Manager will ensure precise and timely reporting of financial information in compliance with IFRS, and will facilitate monthly close requirements and consolidation procedures, diligently reviewing the direct report’s work. This role is responsible for overseeing general accounting, treasury, tax filings, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll accounting. This position will lead and develop talent to maximize individual, team, and organizational effectiveness, fostering a culture of engagement. The position is for a minimum of seven months, with the possibility of an extension. This is a hybrid role in Toronto, Canada – office/remote work.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and oversee monthly and quarterly close procedures, including preparing/reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and analysing the income statement in accordance with IFRS and company policies
• Maintain the general ledger, including accounts, department, and project codes
• Provide management and leadership to the general accounting and accounts payable team
• Oversee key treasury tasks - cash, bank and corporate credit card account management, including wire and ACH payment transactions
• Perform procure-to-pay tasks, including vendor management and corporate credit card and expense re-imbursement management
• Review payroll bi-weekly
• Ensure documentation is compiled and maintained to support regulatory and audit requirements
• Collaborate with various accounting and finance team members, cross-functional departments, and vendors to achieve monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc deliverables
• Prepare month-end financial statements; and helps prepare footnote support
• Financial statement review related to statutory reporting of subsidiaries
• Assists with the year-end financial audits
• Month end close improvements/streamlining, policy and procedure improvements
• Assist with preparation of management, audit committee and board financial reports
• Assist with special projects as needed

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related major is required
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, including Big 4 public accounting experience
• Experience with IFRS accounting standards
• Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite, Concur, Dayforce/Ceridian
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Demonstrated experience managing direct staff of accounting professionals
• Accountable for results and understanding of the financial impact of decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively to all levels

It’d Be Amazing If You Had

• Canadian or US Certified public accountant (CPA) license

About You

• Demonstrates flexibility, positive, “can do” attitude
• Team player who will step in to help wherever needed
• Enthusiasm and initiative to identify process improvements
• Self-starter; motivated individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing work environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to identify potential problems, provide suggestions and drive positive change
• Proven ability to produce accurate work because of attention to detail

COVID-19 Considerations
Synaptive has a special duty to take a leadership role in protecting the health and wellbeing of its employees and the public. The COVID-19 vaccines are an important public health measure for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and society. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or a reason protected by legislation why they cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Diversity & Inclusivity
Synaptive is based out of one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe that it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. The decisions we make are rooted by respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and by working towards a greater common goal, saving lives.
Accommodation
Synaptive Medical is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If as a qualified job applicant, you request accommodation, Synaptive will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if your application is selected to proceed in our hiring process.
How to Apply
Unless otherwise stated, applications will only be considered from candidates eligible to work in Canada, or the country in which they’re applying to, without sponsorship.
If you are interested in this position and can demonstrate that you meet or exceed the requirements defined in the job description, please include #GOBRAIN in the top right corner of your resume and then complete your online application by clicking “Apply Now” and following the prompts.
The successful candidate to this role will be asked to complete background checks, which may include criminal, credit, employment and/or educational checks. All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of satisfactory results of any applicable background check.
We would like to thank everyone who submits an application. Due to the volume that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

• Maintain and oversee monthly and quarterly close procedures, including preparing/reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and analysing the income statement in accordance with IFRS and company policies
• Maintain the general ledger, including accounts, department, and project codes
• Provide management and leadership to the general accounting and accounts payable team
• Oversee key treasury tasks - cash, bank and corporate credit card account management, including wire and ACH payment transactions
• Perform procure-to-pay tasks, including vendor management and corporate credit card and expense re-imbursement management
• Review payroll bi-weekly
• Ensure documentation is compiled and maintained to support regulatory and audit requirements
• Collaborate with various accounting and finance team members, cross-functional departments, and vendors to achieve monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc deliverables
• Prepare month-end financial statements; and helps prepare footnote support
• Financial statement review related to statutory reporting of subsidiaries
• Assists with the year-end financial audits
• Month end close improvements/streamlining, policy and procedure improvements
• Assist with preparation of management, audit committee and board financial reports
• Assist with special projects as neede