Corporate Accountant - Financial Reporting

Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realised every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 550 million board feet of softwood lumber.

What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description

Reporting directly to the Manager, Internal Reporting, the Corporate Accountant is a key member of a dynamic and integrated team.

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for the timely and efficient preparation of the consolidated financial statements of the Company, and related supplemental reporting. This position prepares and maintains the key reports that are used in both internal and external reporting. This position also leads the Company’s consolidation process by working closely with the mills to understand their financial information and how it needs to be consolidated, and ultimately reported at the consolidated level.

This is a 18-month term position based out of our Vancouver office on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements (P&L, B/S) of the Company.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, resolving discrepancies to ensure perfectly balanced eliminations in consolidated reporting.
• Generate monthly and quarterly reports, including financial dashboards.
• Provide accurate data and assist with the preparation of financial information disclosures within the Company’s public documents (10K, 10Q, press releases, etc.).
• Support and assist with internal control (SoX) testing and external audit.
• Collaborate with the team to support and assist continuous improvement, consistent reporting, internal controls, and efficiency opportunities.
• Other financial reporting responsibilities and projects, as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-4 years of accounting experience.
• Successfully completed or currently enrolled in a recognized professional accounting designation program.
• A Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business is preferred.
• Experience in accounting for foreign currencies and/or international entities.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on financial accuracy.
• Advance proficiency in Excel, with strong computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player with excellent organisational skills.
• Experience in drafting financial statements is considered an asset.
• Experience with or familiarity in financial reporting software (like Lucanet, SAP or other ERP systems) is an asset.

Salary and Benefits

• The salary for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.
• RRSP - We provide a competitive RRSP contribution plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.