Financial Reporting Analyst

Lightspeed Commerce; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the commerce sector is seeking a Finance professional to join their Financial Reporting team in Montreal. This role involves preparing financial reports, conducting technical accounting analyses, and participating in audits. Ideal candidates will have CPA credentials, significant attention to detail, and a solid background in financial reporting and IFRS standards. Join a dynamic environment that offers a flexible hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Lightspeed RSU program

Unlimited paid time off policy

Health insurance

Health and wellness benefits

Possibility for transit fees to be covered

Paid leave assistance for new parents

Linkedin learning

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an auditor, accountant, or finance professional.
• Robust knowledge on application of IFRS technical accounting.
• Strong financial reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of quarterly/annual financial reports.
• Producing accounting analyses in line with IFRS.
• Participate in internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of IFRS

Education

CPA or in process of obtaining CPA designation

Job description

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

As part of the Finance team, you will join the Financial Reporting team and act as a key player in the quarterly and annual financial reporting process. You will work on technical accounting analyses, as well as participate in various ad hoc projects throughout the organization.

What you’ll be responsible for

• You will assist in the preparation of quarterly/annual financial reports (Financial Statements, MD&A, Earnings Release, Conference Calls, Investor Deck) as well as ensuring consistency across these reports
• Preparation of the various analyses supporting the financial statements
• Producing accounting analyses in line with IFRS, in areas such as IFRS 15 & 16, business acquisitions, share based payments, financing transactions and various other topics
• Participating in the internal and external audit process
• Improving the implementation of Workiva and Leasequery and acting as a champion of both platforms
• Participating in special projects (internal controls, acquisitions, process improvements, providing technical accounting trainings)

What you need to bring

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• CPA or in process of obtaining a CPA designation
• 2+ years of experience as an auditor, accountant or finance professional
• Robust knowledge on application of IFRS technical accounting
• Strong financial reporting knowledge
• Passionate towards technical accounting with a desire to improve knowledge
• Experience in situations that require significant attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and spoken English

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office);
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Health insurance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Possibility for transit fees to be covered
• Paid leave assistance for new parents
• Linkedin learning

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed tocreating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes andencourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations areavailable on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of theselection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here .

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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