Manager, External Financial Reporting

Eetdbuyersguide; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eetdbuyersguide in Toronto seeks a Manager of External Financial Reporting to lead the group’s technical accounting and public disclosures. You will oversee IFRS financial statements, MD&A, and non-IFRS metrics such as EBITDA and Free Cash Flow, collaborating with accounting and finance teams across locations.

Based at the Toronto Head Office, the role is hybrid with four days in office and one flexible remote day, and includes coaching of a 3-4 person analyst team, auditor liaison, and

Qualifications

• Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) with IFRS and MD&A experience.
• 5+ years of public company or top-tier firm experience in auditing or accounting advisory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Proven experience in simplifying and streamlining processes.
• Workiva experience will be an edge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IFRS-consolidated financial statements with notes, schedules and technical documentation.
• Lead quarterly MD&A preparation including Northland non-IFRS measures.
• Provide analysis of financial results, variances, and emerging accounting matters to leadership.
• Oversee IFRS accounting for complex and non-routine transactions.
• Manage relationships with external and internal auditors and provide audit support.
• Coordinate with subsidiary finance teams to ensure compliance and drive improvements.
• Benchmark disclosures against industry practices and enhance reporting quality.
• Coach and develop a 3-4 analyst external reporting team.
• Participate in ad hoc regulatory changes and reporting projects.

Skills

Public company experience

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Process improvement

Auditing knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Workiva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Head of External Financial Reporting, the Manager, External Financial Reporting acts as the second-in-command for the group's technical accounting and external public reporting. This position involves close collaboration with the larger accounting, reporting, and consolidation teams. You will manage the preparation of Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), covering non-IFRS metrics like EBITDA and Free Cash Flow (FCF), along with IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements and other internal reports as needed. You will also supervise technical accounting reviews. The role requires close coordination with auditors, cross-functional teams, and broader accounting and finance groups to ensure precise and timely external reporting. Additionally, you will oversee coaching, training, and the professional development of a team of 3-4 analysts, while supporting the wider reporting teams in Toronto and other locations.

This position will be based in our Toronto Head Office. Additionally, this role will be 4 days in office per week, with one flexible day available for employees to work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, including notes, supporting schedules, and technical documentation.
• Manage the preparation and review of quarterly MD&A, ensuring accuracy, clear business insights, and compliance with public disclosure requirements and internal policies, including Northland non-IFRS measures.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Head of External Reporting and Global Controller by providing clear analysis and explanations of financial results, key variances, and emerging accounting matters.
• Oversee technical accounting assessments for complex and non-routine transactions, ensuring consistent and appropriate application of IFRS across the Group.
• Manage relationships with external and internal auditors, overseeing audit support and ensuring efficient and well-controlled audit execution.
• Engage regularly with subsidiary finance teams and accounting managers to identify issues early, ensure compliance with reporting requirements, and drive continuous improvement.
• Benchmark Northland's MD&A and consolidated financial statement disclosures against industry practices and drive enhancements to disclosure quality and reporting processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing external reporting team, setting clear objectives, fostering accountability, and supporting continuous technical development.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and initiatives, including regulatory changes, transactions, and reporting process improvements.

Who you are:

• Methodical and organized: You naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work. This will help with the competing priorities you will be managing.
• Collaborative: You build relationships and enjoy working as a team player to get things done.
• Diligent: Your solid attention to detail will ensure the accuracy of the financial reporting packs and underlying financial statements workings. You will follow up with others where needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete.
• Independent: You are an independent thinker and naturally set your own timescales and milestones to ensure you meet your objectives. You know when you need to ask for help and are comfortable doing so.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours, after all you will be working alongside colleagues in other countries.
• Eager and adaptable: You are eager to learn and expand your skillset, and comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• A Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are able to articulate your analyses in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications and experience

• Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent), combined with experience in financial reporting with a specific focus on preparing MD&A and financial statements. A deep understanding of IFRS and its application to complex accounting transactions is essential (knowledge of US GAAP will be an added advantage).
• 5+ years of experience working with a public company or a top-tier professional accounting firm in their auditing or accounting advisory practice.
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and related applications
• Proven experience in simplifying and streamlining processes
• Workiva's experience will be an edge.