Manager Finance

at  Rogers Communications

We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!
As the Manager, Sports & Investment in the Media Controller’s Group, your primary responsibilities will include reviewing month-end journal entries and account reconciliations for the Toronto Blue Jays, Sportsnet (including NHL), and Rogers’ investment portfolio, preparing and assisting with quarter and year-end analysis and other various ad hoc special projects. Applicants for this opportunity must possess a professional accounting designation, analytical mind and strong interpersonal skills coupled with attention to detail and the initiative to work independently. We are looking for a talented and outgoing individual to join our team where you will have a chance to innovate, grow, build and maintain relationships at varying levels.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• With a strong understanding of the processes, controls and accounting behind the financial documentation, ensure all journal entries are adequately supported with backup and posted by close deadline
• Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Review Media consolidated monthly cash flow, balance sheet, income statement, and intercompany schedule
• Assist with the compilation and analysis of other monthly and quarterly Media consolidated financial reports to Corporate. For example, reviewing annual commitments, validating financial information for completeness and accuracy, and reviewing various account continuities for external reporting
• Support the preparation and review of Toronto Blue Jays’ annual audit financial statements, including notes and working papers, as required for Major League Baseball reporting and liaise with external auditors
• Review other Media annual legal entity financial statements for tax and other reporting purposes
• Support all quarter and year-end audit information requests and performance of SOX Controls
• Ensure accounting treatment for existing and new transactions is in alignment with IFRS and explain accounting transactions to various levels of management
• Identify areas for process improvement and works independently to resolve
• Accounting liaison among Finance Operations and the Corporate office
• For new initiatives and identified issues, gather the required detailed information, perform in depth analysis and proactively recommend the appropriate approach/ action to gain resolution
• Provide GL support to Business Managers, assist with data analysis (i.e. actuals vs. budgets/ forecasts) and investigation
• Effectively develop and lead a team to support business areas as well as promote staff development.