Technical Accounting Manager, Blackberry
Helping organizations defend against cyber threats
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Helping organizations defend against cyber threats
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make the world a better place by enabling technologies to ensure the safety and security of all the devices and systems that it relies on.
Role
Who you are
- CPA designation is required
- 4+ years’ experience working within public accounting, Big Four experience is preferred
- Experience with U.S. GAAP or IFRS accounting standards
- Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills
- A solid technical accounting background, including the ability to research and analyze accounting standards and a history of dealing with complex accounting transactions, and determining the impact of changing accounting guidance
- The ability to think strategically and effectively work across functions to resolve complex business problems
- Ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Creative and innovative with the ability to recommend and implement improved processes
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including excel
What the job involves
- Be responsible for the end-to-end process of the drafting of the Company’s External Financial Statements, and Management Discussion & Analysis, including discussions with the Company’s external audit firm, legal counsel, and Investor Relations departments to ensure all information released externally is complete, accurate, and appropriate
- Ensure the above meets all disclosure requirements and conform to industry standards
- Conduct thoroughly researched and supported accounting analyses on routine and non-routine transactions to determine the proper treatment under U.S. GAAP
- Responsible for the Company’s equity related filings with regulatory authorities and the accounting for stock compensation
- Assist with managing the Company’s global statutory audits
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely completion of the month-end close process
- Monitor standard-setting activities and research new guidance for impact to the Company’s accounting treatments
- Serve as a technical resource on project teams to ensure proper accounting under new systems and initiatives, and identify new accounting policy requirements early
Application process
- End Date: August 31, 2025
Our take
BlackBerry operates in cybersecurity, critical event management, and IoT. The company is perhaps most recognized for its smartphones, that were once the brand of choice in the US. However, in 2016 – under competitive pressure from Apple and Android – the company pivoted into cybersecurity where it has delivered products for securing the ever more connected and vulnerable digital ecosystem.
Today, BlackBerry’s QNX software – the backbone of its security toolkit – is used as the operating and infotainment system in hundreds of millions of cars, as well as in other IoT devices from washing machines to traffic lights. Its cybersecurity success began with its first release, SecuSUITE, that was given official endorsement by the US National Security Agency and has continued as BlackBerry innovates alongside evolving cyberthreats.
More recently, BlackBerry has announced a series of automotive-focused partnerships with companies such as Elecktobit, Car IQ, TTTech and Marelli, towards accelerating the development of in-vehicle and edge software. The company is also involved in a consortium for 5G innovation led by the University of Waterloo.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2018
$120m
SERIES E
Jun 2016
$100m
SERIES D
Total funding: $322m
Company benefits
- Health, dental and life insurance plans
- Fitness reimbursement scheme
- Employee assistance and counselling services
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Retirement savings programs
- Performance-based bonuses
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Travel insurance
Company HQ
Waterloo, ON
Leadership
John Chen
(CEO, not founder)Member of the Board of Trustees at the California Institute of Technology. Board Member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.
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