International Accounting Manager

Who We Are:

Blanchard is the global leader in management training. For nearly 40 years, Blanchard has been creating the best managers in the world, training over 150,000 people each year. From the award-winning First-time Manager program-based on the best-selling business book, The New One Minute Manager, to SLII, the most widely taught leadership model in the world, Blanchard is the expert in management training across all levels of an organization and is the provider of choice by Fortune 500 companies as well as small to medium businesses, governments, and educational and nonprofit organizations.

Our headquarters is in Escondido, California with remote locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We are a dog-friendly company that encourages our colleagues to establish a healthy work-life balance. Our company culture and values are critical to who we are and how we build connections with our colleagues and clients. Together we want to grow as a company and as individuals, as we look for authentic, diverse talent to join our team.

Purpose: Under the direction of the Corporate Accounting Manager, performs professional accounting activities related to the preparation, maintenance and review of financial records, accounts and reports.

Salary Range: $98,000 - $114,000

This role is virtual or hybrid - US Based.

Duties include:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Canada corporation tax regulations and Canada payroll (Year-end tax forms, Non-Resident Tax Returns, Ontario Employer Health Tax Return, and Workers Comp reporting in Ontario, British Columbia, and Calgary)
• Serve as the subject matter expert for UK VAT regulations, UK corporation tax regulations (HMRC compliance and reporting), and UK payroll (PAYE taxes, NICs, and compliance with RTI reporting).
• Manage Canada and UK accounting team providing daily guidance and coaching.
• Manages the financial and accounting duties as they relate to reviewing and processing financial records.
• Perform day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities (payroll, commissions, accruals, amortization, depreciation, intercompany, royaltiesetc).
• Participate in the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and other analyses.
• Manages the treasury function for the UK office ensuring cash flow is adequate, banking relations are satisfactory, and foreign exchange exposure is minimized.
• Prepare customer invoices and research and resolve accounts receivables with a focus on driving collections.
• Manages accounts receivable,ensuring delinquent accounts are contacted and issues are resolved
• Process, verify, review, approve and input all accountspayables.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements related to UK financial operations.
• Oversees the data and systems necessary for providing timely and accurate information for financial reporting.
• Works cross functionally with other departments to implement standard operating procedures.
• Oversees the procurement of materials and products through a procurement policy and the management of supplier relationship.
• Answers questions and provides a variety of information and assistance to appropriate personnel regarding accounts and related information.
• Works with Corporate Accounting Manager to represent the UK office in interactions with third parties, including the landlord, vendors, bankers, and accounting firms.
• Maintain documentation for efficient and effective record-keeping and audittrails.
• Supports the quarterly and year-end budget forecasting.
• Conducts yearly performance reviews and one-on-one sessions.
• Hires, trains, promotes, and terminates staff within company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Assist Corporate Accounting Manager in ad-hoc requests.

Aptitude

• Detail oriented and resourceful
• Strong communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Adaptability to change
• Ability to work independently and be pro-active to produce results

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of UK & Canadaspecific tax and payroll matters including insurance, pension, and other benefits
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Education & Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in financial accounting applying GAAP
• 1-2 years of management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• Experience with Netsuite required