Consulting Director, Financial Reporting (Workiva)

Clearsulting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 185,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Flexible work model

Phone reimbursement

Mental health apps

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Bonus program

Job summary

Clearsulting in Canada seeks a Consulting Director, Financial Reporting to lead end-to-end Workiva implementations for large organizations. You will design, implement, and deploy solutions that improve financial reporting and disclosure management, partnering with finance and accounting stakeholders.

You will mentor delivery teams, drive client outcomes, support business development, and contribute to methodologies while balancing timelines, budgets, and executive expectations in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience leading Workiva projects.
• Strong financial reporting knowledge including disclosure management.
• Exceptional client-facing and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workiva implementation engagements for large organizations.
• Provide delivery leadership across Workiva projects ensuring high-quality execution.
• Build relationships with client executives and project sponsors; manage expectations, scope, risks, and engagement health.
• Serve as SME on Workiva capabilities for financial reporting and disclosure management.
• Mentor and develop consultants; review work products and contribute to career development.
• Support business development through proposals, solutions, and client presentations.
• Contribute to implementation methodologies and reusable assets.
• Manage multiple engagements balancing quality, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Consulting excellence

Communication

Project oversight

Excel

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Workiva

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.

Who We Are

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.

Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025-2026)
• ‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026)
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2026)

Role

Consulting Director, Financial Reporting (Workiva)

Location

• Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 4 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules.
• Travel Expectations: 20-40%

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end Workiva implementation engagements for large, complex organizations, partnering with finance, accounting, and reporting stakeholders to design, implement, and deploy solutions that improve financial reporting and disclosure management.
• Provide delivery leadership across Workiva implementation engagements, ensuring high-quality execution, adherence to leading practices, and successful client outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with client executives and project sponsors, proactively managing expectations, risks, scope, and overall engagement health.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Workiva capabilities and leading practices for financial reporting and disclosure management.
• Mentor, coach, and develop consultants by providing technical guidance, reviewing work products, and supporting career development.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to support business development activities, including proposal development, solution design, client presentations, and scoping of new opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of implementation methodologies, reusable assets, accelerators, and internal best practices.
• Effectively manage multiple client engagements while balancing quality, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Consistently follow firm methodologies, quality standards, and delivery practices.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of experience leading Workiva implementations with responsibility for solution delivery, client engagement, and project leadership.
• Deep expertise with the Workiva platform, including financial reporting, disclosure management, document collaboration, and related capabilities.
• CPA required or preferred, or equivalent experience in financial reporting, SEC/SEDAR reporting, external reporting, technical accounting, or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation, reporting processes, disclosure management, and reporting controls.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional project teams and managing client relationships with executive and senior finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality client solutions while managing project scope, risks, budgets, and timelines.
• Experience facilitating executive workshops, gathering business requirements, and translating business needs into scalable Workiva solutions.
• Exceptional consulting, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive audiences.
• Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposals, solution demonstrations, estimating, and client pursuits.
• Exceptional project management skills with experience managing multiple concurrent engagements.
• Experience mentoring consultants and developing high-performing delivery teams.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial data analysis.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in external reporting or controllership functions within a public company.
• Experience with Workiva Wdata, Chains, SQL, and platform integrations.
• Experience integrating Workiva with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday.
• Prior experience in management consulting or professional services.

Benefits That Benefit You

We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work environment
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses

Excited about what we’re doing but don’t fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, we’re forward-thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We’re all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you’re passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. Don’t hesitate to apply!

Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting https://www.clearsulting.com/careers/culture/

The compensation range for this position is $185,000-$246,000 CAD. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background, geography and alignment with industry standards. This role is eligible for our bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clearsulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable local and statutory law.