US-MN Eagan, MANAGER, REPORTING, The Thomson Corporation 0842
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Position: Manager, Reporting
Date: July 5, 2007
JOB #0842
Location: Eagan, MN
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: Manager, Reporting

The Thomson Corporation is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Thomson Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

Primary Objectives:  This position is responsible for the overall consolidation of Thomson’s financial results for the Strategic Business Units on a monthly basis and final management reporting to the Thomson Corporation.  Additionally, this position is the main liaison with Thomson Corporate regarding all financial reporting issues. 

The Manager position supports all of the North American Regional Service Center’s efforts related to financial integration of all Thomson acquisitions.  The role will report to the VP, Controller, NA RSC and will work closely with SBU and NA RSC colleagues to ensure that financial integrations for acquisitions are managed effectively and transitioned smoothly.  This role will interface directly with executives in the Global Service Center (GSC) and with other Regional Service Center (RSC) executives.  

Major Areas of Accountability:

1. Oversee the consolidation and reporting of the financial results for SBU.
2. Coordinate and communicate with director and manager level personnel at Thomson locations to ensure the timely, accurate, and consistent reporting of financial information.
3. Ensure financial information is accurate and in accordance with Canadian GAAP and Thomson policies and procedures.  Ensure timely reporting of these results to senior management and the Thomson Corporation.  
4. Interpret and coordinate accounting and reporting processes as they relate to post acquisition reporting with all applicable parties.
5. Monitor foreign currency translation.
6. Oversee the use and training of the SAS FM consolidation tool.
7. Assist with the quarterly and year-end PwC reviews and audit of Thomson.
8. Provide assistance during the Mid-Year Review and Annual Planning Processes.
9. People management with the ability to retain, recruit and develop a strong team focused on results and customer service.
10. Provide analytical support as necessary for clients of the NA RSC and local management.
11. Manage Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for financial reporting.

Requirements/Education and Previous Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in finance, accounting, business or a related degree is required. CPA required and MBA preferred. Eight to twelve years of direct, progressive financial experience including high level interaction with corporate and business unit executives in a dynamic, high volume business environment. Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting required (international reporting preferred). Experience in both finance and accounting in a global business operation is necessary. Strategic operations experience in a multi-location, global operating environment is necessary in this business-driven, customer-focused role.  

Knowledge and Skills Inventory:

• In-depth knowledge of accounting and reporting in a global business operation with a high level of financial systems experience
• Proficiency in establishing new client relationships and effectively managing existing relationships to meet the financial and business goals of the organization
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands for limited resources
• Results orientation and delivering is crucial to establishing a reputation for high performance and customer satisfaction
• Customer focus is key to success in this business initiative and proactive communications to support the client base
• Ability to retain, acquire and develop talent is a key skill for building the RSC and the high-performance team needed to make it successful
• Resilience and the ability to manage through significant operational change are critical to the success of this role. An understanding of change leadership principles and how to improve effectiveness in transitional periods through standardization efforts in systems and processes
• Effective communications skills in both oral and written forms with a competence in presenting in a professional and influential manner. Ability to interface with all levels of the organization in an effective manner
• Innovation is a requisite given that this is an entirely new business model and creativity will be needed to identify solutions in an constantly evolving operation
• Risk tolerance and the promotion of safe risk taking is preferred
• Proficiency in PC computer applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; SAP preferred
• Ability to travel on both domestic and internationally.

Thomson Culture Statement: 

Our employees embrace a number of commonly shared values - collaboration, accountability, customer focus, a bias toward action and results, appreciation and respect for diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards.  These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role. In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business.        

The Thomson Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

For consideration, please apply on line by going to www.thomson.com, reference Job#ACC00000321.