Financial Reporting Manager

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada seeks a Financial Reporting Manager to oversee internal and external financial reporting in compliance with ASPE. The successful candidate will be key in managing financial statement preparation, ensuring compliance, and liaising with auditors, all while promoting a supportive work culture that values diversity and work-life balance.

Benefits

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Reservist Leave Top-Up

Comprehensive benefit program

Discounts on gym memberships

Access to a wide range of employee services

Company-wide profit-sharing plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and IFRS.
• Experience leading teams or managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Collaborate with external auditors during reviews.

Skills

ASPE principles

Technical accounting research

Communication skills

ERP systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance

CPA, CA or equivalent certification

Tools

SalesForce

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Financial Reporting Manager will oversee the preparation, review, of internal and external financial reporting in compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE). This role also involves overseeing the monthly close process, providing technical accounting guidance, and liaising with external auditors. The successful candidate will be instrumental in upholding compliance and helping shape financial reporting strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with ASPE.
• Review and analyze financial disclosures to ensure adherence to reporting regulations.
• Lead the company’s accounting policies, staying current with any changes to ASPE and assessing their implications.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial information for presentations to senior leadership, the board of directors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical accounting expertise for complex issues, including revenue recognition, asset impairments, and business combinations.
• Collaborate with external auditors during interim reviews and year-end audits.
• Develop, manage, and improve processes and controls to maintain high standards of financial reporting quality.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams (finance, operations, contracts, etc.) to ensure alignment and transparency in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent certification required.
• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing, preferably with significant IFRS exposure.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE principles and standards; experience in technical accounting research is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SalesForce etc.) and financial reporting tools; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex accounting topics to non-experts.
• Experience in a project environment a strong advantage.
• Leadership experience managing teams, processes, or large projects.

Additional Information

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government secret level clearance
• Must be able to go onsite (Nepean area) 2-3 times a week

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.