Kongsberg Maritime is seeking a Finance Manager to support our Country Manager in Canada by performing comprehensive accounting and tax-related duties, providing monthly variance analysis, and supporting strategic financial planning. This position plays a critical role in integrating with our Americas Finance Organization, which includes finance teams in the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil, and will help establish in-country support for our Canadian operations.

Key Responsibilities

Perform essential accounting and finance tasks necessary to support business operations in Canada, including:

• Process cash applications and manage accounts payable payment approvals.
• Conduct foreign exchange (FX) currency evaluations.
• Support collections by handling cash applications, performing customer account reviews, and updating the collections module in AX.
• Set up vendors in the system and code employee reimbursements to appropriate departments through Zalaris payment journal entries.
• Oversee intercompany recharges and ensure accurate processing.
• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Balance Sheet items.
• Manage the monthly close process, including provisions for bad debt, work-in-progress (WIP), goods received not invoiced (GRNI), inventory, and depreciation.
• Conduct Profit & Loss (P&L) reviews, with variance analysis by vertical and product line.
• Perform Balance Sheet and WIP reviews, ensuring accuracy and identifying any discrepancies.
• Complete month-end reporting using Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as Reg 105, and manage tax reporting processes through Deloitte.
• Support the Country Manager by assessing and improving business processes, particularly in cost control, margin analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Recommend and establish new workflows to address process gaps and enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with the regional finance teams to standardize reporting and data management across countries for consistent financial insights.
• Conduct contract reviews and support the Country Manager on various strategic initiatives as needed.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and intercompany rate setting (e.g., global hours).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA or Master’s in Accounting and or Finance preferred but not required.
• Experience: 7-10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, with industry experience as a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical abilities with experience in variance analysis and P&L reviews.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and provide insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics AX2012, PowerBI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Tax Knowledge: Strong understanding of Canadian tax law and compliance requirements.

Work Location:

Vancouver, BC

What we can offer you:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully extended health, dental, vision & welfare benefits
• Up to 7% employer match program with RRSP
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture

 

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 2300 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We work determined to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

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KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.