OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
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TheU.S. Controllership team is responsible for U.S. GAAP reporting, statutory financial statements, month-end close, balance sheet governance, audit support, and legal entity compliance across OpenText's U.S. operations. We partner closely with Tax, FP, Treasury, Legal, HR, and business leaders to provide accounting expertise, maintain strong financial controls, support strategic initiatives, and drive continuous process improvement. The team also plays a key role in acquisitions, legal entity restructurings, system implementations, and other enterprise-wide projects while ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.
Your Impact
The Sr. Financial Analyst (FA) will work with the Sr. Manager, Financial Controllership and Assistant Financial Controller to support the controllership functions for Open Text’s and Micro Focus’ US entities. The Sr. FA will be an integral part of the accounting cycle, providing support to the Global Finance team, assisting in accounting and financial reporting activities as well as regional requirements for the particular legal entities in the US. The Sr. FA will be a key member of the North American finance team, managing traditional controllership responsibilities, in addition to being a significant contributor to the consolidated US GAAP close.
As a Sr Financial Analyst, you will:
- Support the US GAAP close process, including analytical review of period-end financial results and supporting documentation.
- Assist the Sr. Manager, Financial Controllership and Assistant Financial Controller in responding to management inquiries related to balance sheet and P reviews.
- Prepare and review account reconciliations, ensuring strong controls and accounting best practices across Centers of Excellence.
- Prepare, review, and upload journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.
- Support US Controllership and tax compliance activities, including annual tax returns, supporting documentation, and statutory filings.
- Prepare US GAAP financial statements, annual legal entity memos, and required US statistical filings.
- Provide financial support for key projects, business requests, and knowledge transfer activities related to acquired entities.
- Support acquisitions, divestitures, GL and legal entity system migrations, including post-acquisition integration and migration activities.
What you need to succeed:
- 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis or a similar role, preferably within a public technology company.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to build effective partnerships.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
- Understanding of accounting ERP systems; experience with enterprise financial platforms is considered an asset.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to take initiative while continuously learning and developing.
- University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA designation or progress toward a CPA (or equivalent) preferred.
One last thing:
OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.
Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in ourEqual Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket atAsk HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.
Salary Range: $76,800 - $115,200; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.
AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.
