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Full-Time

Manager – Financial Reporting

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Hootsuite

Hootsuite

1,001-5,000 employees

Social media management and marketing platform

Consumer Software
Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$96.1k - $134.7kAnnually

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada + 5 more

More locations: Florida, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | New York, NY, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Kitchener, ON, Canada

Hybrid model allows for remote work but requires some in-office presence.

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Accounting
Requirements
  • Extensive relevant progressive accounting experience, including experience as an auditor for a public accounting firm. CPA Designation required.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects to successful completion. Previous M&A experience is an asset.
  • Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues.
  • Commitment to Results: consistently achieves results, demonstrating high performance, and challenging self and others to deliver results.
  • Accountability: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Problem Solving: uses an organized and logical approach to find solutions to complex problems. Looks beyond the obvious to understand the root cause of problems.
  • Influence: Asserts own ideas and persuades others, gaining support and commitment and mobilizing people to take action.
  • Builds inclusive, cohesive teams which apply diversity to achieve common goals.
  • Capably delivers results through others, is good at establishing clear direction, helping others achieve their best work.
  • Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; Builds an integrated plan for course of action to accomplish this vision.
  • Challenges and supports others to create results but also develop new capabilities. Successfully develops the capacity and capability of team and individuals on the team.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee the financial integration of acquired companies into Hootsuite, ensuring seamless consolidation of financial results.
  • Manage integration & consolidation team, including selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management, and all other people-management practices, including DE&I.
  • Partner with Hootsuite’s business technology team on the integration of financial systems, ensuring seamless data migration and system compatibility.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders in the development and implementation of a detailed integration plan to harmonize accounting policies and procedures across both companies.
  • Conduct integration-related change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to complete full-cycle accounting tasks, including preparing consolidation processes, journal entries, reconciliations, statements, analysis, and schedules.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in a complex, multi-currency environment under US GAAP and IFRS. Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead the conversion of acquired companies’ financial statements (e.g., Luxembourg GAAP) to US GAAP. Provide technical accounting support on complex transactions, including M&A activities and intercompany arrangements.
  • Coordinate and synchronize the year-end closing processes for Hootsuite and acquired companies, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financial results.
  • Work with external accountants in preparation of legal entity financial statements and assist with statutory audits.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, standardization, documentation, and improvement of processes. Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize accounting processes.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Hootsuite is a platform designed for managing social media, helping businesses enhance their online presence and drive growth through effective marketing strategies. Users can create, schedule, and publish content across various social media channels from a single dashboard, making it easier to maintain a consistent online presence. The platform includes features like AI-generated captions and hashtags, which assist users in crafting engaging posts, and a unified inbox that allows for streamlined communication by managing comments and messages from different platforms in one place. Hootsuite stands out from its competitors by offering advanced analytics that provide insights into both paid and organic performance, enabling businesses to measure their social media return on investment effectively. The goal of Hootsuite is to empower businesses of all sizes to optimize their social media efforts, improve customer engagement, and ultimately increase their revenue.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$240.2M

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The integration with Talkwalker positions Hootsuite as a leader in AI-driven social media insights, potentially driving significant growth and innovation.
  • Hootsuite's recognition in TrustRadius' 2023 Best Of Awards underscores its strong customer satisfaction and market reputation.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as the collaboration with LinkedIn Learning, enhance Hootsuite's educational offerings and user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in social media management is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Hootsuite's growth.
  • Recent layoffs and leadership changes may lead to internal instability and affect employee morale.

What makes Hootsuite unique

  • Hootsuite's unified social media inbox and AI-powered content generation tools set it apart by streamlining customer engagement and content creation.
  • The acquisition of Talkwalker enhances Hootsuite's social listening capabilities, providing deeper insights and more actionable data than many competitors.
  • Hootsuite's comprehensive analytics, which combine paid, organic, and web metrics, offer a holistic view of social media ROI, a feature not commonly found in other platforms.