Director of Financial Reporting
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a talented Director of Financial Reporting to join our dynamic finance team in our downtown Toronto office. The role reports to the VP, Finance and will manage a team of up to six employees. Our preference is someone with a tech/SaaS industry background, who has experience in both IFRS and US GAAP financial reporting, and adept at working in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
This role is hybrid with three days per week in our downtown Toronto office.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation, integration, and submission of legal entity financial reports in compliance with applicable accounting standards such as local GAAP, IFRS, or other relevant frameworks.
- Coordinate the collection of monthly, quarterly, and yearly group financial statements, ensuring consistency with corporate requirements and deadlines.
- Develop detailed group reporting packages that include financial analyses, explanations of variances, and critical disclosures for both internal management and external stakeholders.
- Promote uniformity and precision in financial disclosures across all entities by working closely with regional finance teams and shared service centers.
- Guarantee that statutory filings and group consolidations are completed accurately, promptly, and in readiness for audits.
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, facilitating audit processes through thorough documentation and the resolution of issues.
- Maintain and refine the statutory reporting schedule, procedures, and internal controls framework.
- Keep abreast of updates in accounting and reporting standards, leading the adoption of necessary policy or procedural modifications.
- Partner with tax, treasury, legal, and corporate finance divisions to ensure financial statements reflect all necessary considerations.
- Supervise the reconciliation process between local statutory reports and consolidated group figures, resolving discrepancies and enhancing clarity.
- Lead and develop a team of accounting and reporting specialists, fostering high performance and professional growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or equivalent designation required
- 10+ years' of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and group consolidation
- Public accounting experience required (Big 4 preferred)
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and local GAAPs
- Public company experience
- Experience working in/with multinational corporations, ideally with shared services and cross-border structures
- Experience leading and developing accounting teams
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels
About Engage Recruitment
At Engage Recruitment, we are the leading finance and accounting recruitment firm connecting top professionals with the industry's leading organizations. With a team of expert recruiters, we specialize in placing highly qualified candidates in their dream job.
Our extensive knowledge and understanding of the finance and accounting industry allows us to match the perfect candidate with the right company and role. We take the time to get to know our candidates and clients, so we can match them with the best possible fit. Our goal is to help our clients and candidates find the right career opportunities, which leads to long-term and successful careers.
Our wide range of services includes resume building, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and career guidance.
If you're a candidate looking for your next career move or a company seeking top talent in finance and accounting industry, feel free to reach out to us. Let us help you take the next step in your career.
Director of Financial Reporting
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a talented Director of Financial Reporting to join our dynamic finance team in our downtown Toronto office. The role reports to the VP, Finance and will manage a team of up to six employees. Our preference is someone with a tech/SaaS industry background, who has experience in both IFRS and US GAAP financial reporting, and adept at working in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
This role is hybrid with three days per week in our downtown Toronto office.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation, integration, and submission of legal entity financial reports in compliance with applicable accounting standards such as local GAAP, IFRS, or other relevant frameworks.
- Coordinate the collection of monthly, quarterly, and yearly group financial statements, ensuring consistency with corporate requirements and deadlines.
- Develop detailed group reporting packages that include financial analyses, explanations of variances, and critical disclosures for both internal management and external stakeholders.
- Promote uniformity and precision in financial disclosures across all entities by working closely with regional finance teams and shared service centers.
- Guarantee that statutory filings and group consolidations are completed accurately, promptly, and in readiness for audits.
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, facilitating audit processes through thorough documentation and the resolution of issues.
- Maintain and refine the statutory reporting schedule, procedures, and internal controls framework.
- Keep abreast of updates in accounting and reporting standards, leading the adoption of necessary policy or procedural modifications.
- Partner with tax, treasury, legal, and corporate finance divisions to ensure financial statements reflect all necessary considerations.
- Supervise the reconciliation process between local statutory reports and consolidated group figures, resolving discrepancies and enhancing clarity.
- Lead and develop a team of accounting and reporting specialists, fostering high performance and professional growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or equivalent designation required
- 10+ years' of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and group consolidation
- Public accounting experience required (Big 4 preferred)
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and local GAAPs
- Public company experience
- Experience working in/with multinational corporations, ideally with shared services and cross-border structures
- Experience leading and developing accounting teams
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels
About Engage Recruitment
At Engage Recruitment, we are the leading finance and accounting recruitment firm connecting top professionals with the industry's leading organizations. With a team of expert recruiters, we specialize in placing highly qualified candidates in their dream job.
Our extensive knowledge and understanding of the finance and accounting industry allows us to match the perfect candidate with the right company and role. We take the time to get to know our candidates and clients, so we can match them with the best possible fit. Our goal is to help our clients and candidates find the right career opportunities, which leads to long-term and successful careers.
Our wide range of services includes resume building, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and career guidance.
If you're a candidate looking for your next career move or a company seeking top talent in finance and accounting industry, feel free to reach out to us. Let us help you take the next step in your career.