Company Accounting Manager Key Legal Entity Canada

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

This is a position within the GBS Finance Service Line and will be based in Canada.

The Customer Accounting Manager Key Legal Entity (CAM KLE) Canada will represent locally the Accounting processes for the assigned Canadian legal entity and report to the Lead Company Accounting Manager.

We Count on you to:

• Support business performance by delivering accurate and timely financial statements and providing practical advice on accounting and tax transactions.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, payroll postings, intercompany items and non-recurring transactions.
• Review the complete Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss, perform analytical reviews, explain significant movements and ensure timely Group reporting and BFC publication.
• Apply IFRS, Group accounting policies and applicable Canadian statutory requirements, exercising judgement on non-routine transactions and accounting treatments.
• Prepare or review Canadian statutory financial statements, supporting schedules, regulatory surveys and required federal or provincial corporate filings.
• Lead external and internal audit coordination, provide supporting evidence, resolve issues and ensure agreed corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare current and deferred income tax provisions, reconciliations, forecasts, instalments, top-ups, true-ups and related accounting entries.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants to prepare and review Canadian corporate income tax returns and ensure final tax positions are accurately booked.
• Prepare, review and file GST/HST and QST returns, validate indirect-tax coding, reconcile tax accounts and complete payments, refunds and adjustments on time.
• Manage withholding-tax and information-reporting requirements, including applicable interest, royalty, NR4 and T106 obligations, and support transfer-pricing documentation.
• Maintain required CRA and Revenu Quebec portal access, respond to tax authority enquiries and support tax audits, reviews and SR&ED activities.
• Oversee internal controls, account reconciliations, journal-entry controls and compliance certifications to safeguard the reliability of financial statements.
• Coordinate shared service, Payroll, Treasury, AP/AR, Legal and external-adviser activities, and implement process, system and control improvements.

You will bring:

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including legal-entity closing and reporting in a multinational environment
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent field
• Canadian CPA designation or equivalent professional qualification, manufacturing experience, and familiarity with CRA/Revenu Quebec portals and SR&ED are a plus
• Strong experience with IFRS, Canadian statutory accounting, income-tax accounting, GST/HST/QST, audit support and internal controls
• Strong SAP ERP, BFC or equivalent Group-reporting, and Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to understand system interfaces and data flows
• Hands-on analytical capability, attention to detail and sound judgement across accounting, tax and compliance matters
• Strong ownership and organization, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple closing and filing deadlines
• Clear communication and stakeholder-management skills, with experience collaborating across functions, shared services, cultures and time zones

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits 
• The Canadian annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $95,000 to $119,000.00.  Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.