Financial Reporting Manager

Position Summary:
Our client is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to lead and enhance their financial reporting processes. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage complex accounting issues. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in improving processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, and driving organizational efficiency.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week in-office at the Toronto head office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close duties, including reviewing and approving journal entries and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting across consolidated and legal entity statements.
• Analyze financial processes and records to identify errors and uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with external auditors to efficiently complete year-end and ad hoc audits, providing necessary data and insights.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Lead financial reporting projects, including implementing changes in accounting standards and regulatory updates.
• Contribute to acquisition accounting processes, ensuring proper ledger updates and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Research and resolve complex technical accounting issues, providing solutions aligned with policies and best practices.
• Continuously identify inefficiencies in accounting processes, challenging conventional methods to implement impactful improvements.
• Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders to solve multi-faceted challenges and enhance collaboration.
• Review and reconcile complex financial and accounting records, addressing inconsistencies and ensuring integrity.
• Leverage emerging technologies to automate accounting processes while maintaining precision and accountability.
• Drive data accuracy, reporting improvements, and efficiency across the accounting function.
• Participate in system and process implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Act as a hands-on contributor while mentoring and inspiring team members to embrace innovation and elevate performance.

Critical Skills for Success:

• Expertise in full-cycle accounting and reconciliation of complex accounts.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and Microsoft Suite tools.
• Experience in financial consolidation and integrating subsidiaries is an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical reasoning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present complex data effectively.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, motivated team player with a track record of improving process efficiencies.
• SaaS or recurring revenue industry experience is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Canadian CPA designation (mandatory).
• Big 4-trained CPA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in accounting/finance roles, with exposure to financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, with advanced skills in data analysis and presentation.
• Experience managing transactions in multiple currencies and working with multiple legal entities.