Job Description
General Information
Req #
WD0009XXXXXX
Career area:
Accounting/Finance
Country/Region:
Canada
State:
Ontario
City:
Markham
Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
Canada - Ontario - Markham
Why Work at Lenovo
We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.
Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).
This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
Description and Requirements
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for strengthening financial reporting governance and providing accounting operations support across North America (Canada and U.S.). This role will review deliverables prepared by the outsourced shared services team in collaboration with the RTR team, ensuring reporting quality, identifying risks, and driving improvements in governance and control. In addition, the role will support monthly close activities as needed, including review of manual journal entries and validation of SAP postings, partners with finance teams and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, IFRS/US GAAP, and local statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting Governance & Oversight:
Strengthen governance across all aspects of financial reporting in North America.
Review deliverables from the outsourced shared services team with robust governance frameworks, in collaboration with the RTR team, to ensure compliance, accuracy, and quality.
Identify reporting risks from reconciliations, entry reviews, and fluctuation analysis, and drive remediation actions.
Conduct quarterly financial review sessions with business and finance leaders to reinforce accountability.
Accounting Operations Support:
Support monthly close activities as needed, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Review and approve manual journal entries prepared by the outsourced shared services team, and post entries when required.
Validate booking details in SAP to confirm transactions are properly recorded.
Partner with RTR teams to resolve late entries, exceptions, and other closing issues.
Policy & Compliance:
Ensure alignment with IFRS/US GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and local statutory requirements.
Provide accounting guidance, with support from the Accounting Policy Guidance team, on complex transactions and operations.
Maintain oversight of internal controls to minimize compliance gaps.
Risk Management:
Review reconciliations, entries, and analysis prepared by the outsourced shared services team to assess reporting risks.
Monitor recurring issues and track remediation progress.
Escalate significant control or compliance concerns to senior stakeholders.
Audit Support:
Partner with RTR and outsourced shared services teams to ensure deliverables are audit-ready.
Coordinate with external auditors to provide timely responses and address findings.
Support internal audit reviews related to accounting and reporting governance.
Analytics & Insight:
Review financial fluctuations and variances, providing oversight commentary and identifying risks.
Support decision-making by highlighting accounting impacts and control considerations.
Continuous Improvement & Projects:
Lead initiatives to improve the quality, efficiency, and governance of financial reporting.
Provide accounting support on new business models, process enhancements, and system implementations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance; CPA/CA or equivalent certification preferred.
7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally within a multinational company (MNC), with at least 2 years in managerial role.
Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and accounting/reporting standards.
Hands-on experience with SAP ECC/S4, including ability to check booking details, review/post manual entries, and support monthly close.
Experience reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting analysis for risks and compliance.
Exposure to outsourced shared services teams or shared service centers preferred.
Experience in people management, both locally and remotely with ability to work effectively in a multinational, multicultural, and BPO environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication skills with ability to partner effectively with RTR, business, finance, and audit stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to balance governance oversight with hands-on accounting operations support.
The base salary range budgeted for this position is CAD $80k – $130k (annually/hourly). Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com
Additional Locations:
Canada - Ontario - Markham
Canada
Canada - Ontario
Canada - Ontario - Markham
Req #
WD0009XXXXXX
Career area:
Accounting/Finance
Country/Region:
Canada
State:
Ontario
City:
Markham
Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
Canada - Ontario - Markham
Why Work at Lenovo
We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.
Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).
This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
Description and Requirements
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for strengthening financial reporting governance and providing accounting operations support across North America (Canada and U.S.). This role will review deliverables prepared by the outsourced shared services team in collaboration with the RTR team, ensuring reporting quality, identifying risks, and driving improvements in governance and control. In addition, the role will support monthly close activities as needed, including review of manual journal entries and validation of SAP postings, partners with finance teams and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, IFRS/US GAAP, and local statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting Governance & Oversight:
Strengthen governance across all aspects of financial reporting in North America.
Review deliverables from the outsourced shared services team with robust governance frameworks, in collaboration with the RTR team, to ensure compliance, accuracy, and quality.
Identify reporting risks from reconciliations, entry reviews, and fluctuation analysis, and drive remediation actions.
Conduct quarterly financial review sessions with business and finance leaders to reinforce accountability.
Accounting Operations Support:
Support monthly close activities as needed, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Review and approve manual journal entries prepared by the outsourced shared services team, and post entries when required.
Validate booking details in SAP to confirm transactions are properly recorded.
Partner with RTR teams to resolve late entries, exceptions, and other closing issues.
Policy & Compliance:
Ensure alignment with IFRS/US GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and local statutory requirements.
Provide accounting guidance, with support from the Accounting Policy Guidance team, on complex transactions and operations.
Maintain oversight of internal controls to minimize compliance gaps.
Risk Management:
Review reconciliations, entries, and analysis prepared by the outsourced shared services team to assess reporting risks.
Monitor recurring issues and track remediation progress.
Escalate significant control or compliance concerns to senior stakeholders.
Audit Support:
Partner with RTR and outsourced shared services teams to ensure deliverables are audit-ready.
Coordinate with external auditors to provide timely responses and address findings.
Support internal audit reviews related to accounting and reporting governance.
Analytics & Insight:
Review financial fluctuations and variances, providing oversight commentary and identifying risks.
Support decision-making by highlighting accounting impacts and control considerations.
Continuous Improvement & Projects:
Lead initiatives to improve the quality, efficiency, and governance of financial reporting.
Provide accounting support on new business models, process enhancements, and system implementations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance; CPA/CA or equivalent certification preferred.
7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally within a multinational company (MNC), with at least 2 years in managerial role.
Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and accounting/reporting standards.
Hands-on experience with SAP ECC/S4, including ability to check booking details, review/post manual entries, and support monthly close.
Experience reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting analysis for risks and compliance.
Exposure to outsourced shared services teams or shared service centers preferred.
Experience in people management, both locally and remotely with ability to work effectively in a multinational, multicultural, and BPO environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication skills with ability to partner effectively with RTR, business, finance, and audit stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to balance governance oversight with hands-on accounting operations support.
The base salary range budgeted for this position is CAD $80k – $130k (annually/hourly). Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com
Additional Locations:
Canada - Ontario - Markham
Canada
Canada - Ontario
Canada - Ontario - Markham
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accounting ISG– North America position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Markham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
