We’re looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting to support the consolidation and integration efforts following acquisitions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, this position is responsible for ensuring accurate consolidation of financial results, managing the integration of financial systems, and overseeing technical accounting activities. In line with Hootsuite’s distributed workforce strategy, our flexible work arrangement allows for remote work or a hybrid model. This role is open to applicants located across North America, in Toronto, Canada; New York, USA; Atlanta, USA; Chicago, USA, and Florida, USA.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 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.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Tenacious. You are determined to succeed, and you are motivated by the success of customers, colleagues and the community.
• Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better.
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.
• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others. 

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:

Step Up: Show the world what it looks like to live and work by these guiding principles. #StepUp

One Team: Make Hootsuite a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best  work without compromising who they are. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe

Customer Obsessed: Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed

Go Fast, Be Agile: Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile

Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses

Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies

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Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.