Director, External Reporting

ATB Financial; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Accounting who will lead the development of accounting policies and manage external financial statements. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and requires strong leadership and communication skills. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and external auditors while driving change and enhancing processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and empowers its employees to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in external financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with acute attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of accounting policies and external financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Technical Proficiency

Education

University Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Job description

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).

Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:

Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.

Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.

About the role

Does accounting excite you? Are you a strong leader and do you have an excellent understanding of accounting processes, financial analysis and reporting? If you do, this role is designed for you!

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Enterprise Accounting and Reporting, this position is a key team member who leads the development of ATB’s accounting policies and our external financial statements, including all related reporting material. The Director is responsible for providing comprehensive and appropriate accounting treatment for ATB in accordance with IFRS accounting standards. Communication skills are key as you will work with a variety of stakeholders across ATB along with our external auditors. You will also provide sound and relevant accounting advice to various teams across ATB. Striving to be best in class in this area you will be detail-oriented, with a sharp mindset. Your ability to tell a smart, simple story around complex topics and being a leader as well as a team player are key elements to being all in and being part of a winning team.

Accountabilities

• Stayup to date on accounting standard updates and ensuring ATB complies with IFRS.
• Participatein the evaluation and implementation of accounting and reporting standards, including the development or refinement of current practices, policies and procedures.
• Bea key contact for the external auditors and the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) group.
• Develop and produce financial statements that meet auditing and accounting standards within tight deadlines all while maintaining a strong control environment.
• Continuously drive change and add value by evolving current processes and leading transformation projects, identifying opportunities for streamlining and automation.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Participate and support special projects and other technical accounting matters as they arise

Skills, experience & requirements

• University Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required along with a Chartered Professional Accountant designation
• 8+ years of comparable experience, specifically in external financial reporting
• Strong analytical skills and acute attention to detail with the ability to meet multiple deliverables
• Strong communication andinterpersonal skills to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills
• Technical proficiency and the ability to understand data flows
• Ability to think outside the box while providing strong analysis and insight
• A background with an audit firm or financial institution preferred

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relationsprogram created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at [e-mail]

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