- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Shared Services, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Vendor MDM, Business Licenses and Corporate Cards.
- Provide leadership and direction to teams responsible for each functional area, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Oversee timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and other financial transactions, while managing compliance with SOX controls and signing authority policies.
- Manage and oversee the performance of third-party offshore resources to drive process improvements, optimize resource utilization, and enhance overall efficiency in service delivery.
- Drive process improvements and efficiencies through technology utilization, establishing metrics such as SLAs and KPIs to measure performance and compliance.
qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, MBA) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, with significant exposure to Shared Services, BPO and international operations.
- Ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization including senior executives; able to comfortably speak to business line managers and establish a communication cadence
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring utmost integrity in financial operations.
- Strong understanding of SOX controls, compliance requirements, and financial regulations governing Shared Services functions.
- Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
- Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
- Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.
- Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
- Paid time off
- Savings and retirement plan matching
- Generous employee discount
- Fitness & yoga classes
- Parenthood top-up
- Extensive catalog of development course offerings
- People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
workplace arrangement
This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
Hybrid
In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.