Manager, Financial Reporting

Draganfly Innovations, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity / Stock Options

Comprehensive medical & dental

RRSP matching program

Generous vacation & wellness days

FAA Part 107 training assistance

Job summary

Draganfly Innovations is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to oversee the preparation, analysis, and integrity of financial statements in compliance with IFRS. This full-time remote role reports to the CFO and VP Finance and collaborates with auditors and cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will bring a CPA designation, at least six years of corporate and public accounting, and strong consolidation/ERP experience.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of progressive corporate and public accounting experience with IFRS regulatory compliance and team-based work.
• CPA designation is required.
• Advanced knowledge of consolidation software and ERP systems.
• Strong ability to communicate complex financial results to board members and senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Research and document standard and non-standard accounting situations and prepare related entries and memos.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, debt, equity, investments, and share-based compensation.
• Ensure reports align with IFRS and regulatory requirements; stay current on IFRS updates and implement changes.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MD&A disclosures.
• Support external audits and ensure timely, accurate reporting; develop high-level tax and other estimates.

Skills

Technical accounting

IFRS expertise

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit coordination

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Draganfly Inc. (the “Company”) has been a recognized technology leader within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety, agriculture, aerial imaging, & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry, Draganfly’s focus is on the sale of drone products and services, contract engineering & custom integration product development, and health monitoring products and services.

Draganfly Innovations Inc. is looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting to support the preparation, analysis, and integrity of the organization’s financial statements and regulatory filings. This role ensures reporting is accurate, timely, and fully compliant with IFRS, while supporting external audits and providing financial insights to senior leadership.

This is a full-time remote role reporting to the CFO and VP Finance. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with Finance leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting and Compliance

• Research standard and non-standard accounting situations and prepare related accounting entries, recommendations, and memos.
• Support accounting for domestic and international acquisitions, debt, equity, investments, and share-based compensation.
• Ensure all reports align with current accounting frameworks, IFRS requirements, and regulatory demands.
• Stay current on new and updated IFRS releases, assess business impact, and develop implementation plans to ensure compliance.
• Analyze regulatory and financial data trends to provide actionable insights to management for corporate development activities.

Financial Statements, MD&A and Regulatory Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and MD&A, including proper notes and disclosures.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for regulatory bodies and stakeholders, as required.
• Support external audit processes and ensure reporting deliverables are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Prepare high-level estimates, including deferred taxes.

Systems, Controls and Process Improvement

• Manage the equity issuance tracking platform.
• Propose, maintain, help automate, and streamline reporting workflows, internal controls, and accounting policies.
• Support compliance with PCAOB SOX controls requirements and the COSO framework.
• Partner with Finance leadership to improve reporting processes and strengthen financial controls.

Who are you really?

• You are highly detail-oriented and take pride in accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
• You enjoy researching complex accounting issues and turning technical guidance into practical recommendations.
• You are comfortable working with senior leaders, auditors, and cross-functional teams, and can clearly explain financial results and reporting requirements.
• You are proactive in identifying process improvements, strengthening controls, and helping automate reporting workflows.
• You can manage competing deadlines during month-end, quarter-end, year-end, and audit cycles without losing attention to detail.
• You bring sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to a team environment.

Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of progressive corporate and public accounting experience, including experience in a similar role, regulatory compliance under IFRS, and team-based work.
• Designated CPA.
• Advanced knowledge of consolidation software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of IFRS reporting requirements, technical accounting matters, and regulatory filings.
• Proven communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial processes and results clearly to board members and senior executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience working under PCAOB SOX controls requirements and the COSO framework.
• Experience supporting external audits, financial statement preparation, MD&A, related disclosures, and finance reporting process improvements.

Compensation package:

• Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the company’s stock option plan, providing long‑term ownership and alignment with company growth.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including a Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Matching RRSP program to support long‑term financial planning.
• Generous time‑off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the full week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Professional development support, including assistance toward obtaining your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent training required for operational roles.

Why Join Us?

At Draganfly Innovations, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We’re in an exciting growth phase, scaling our technologies, product lines, and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work on diverse and cutting‑edge projects, and grow your skills alongside passionate experts. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you won’t just join a company - you’ll help build what comes next.

As part of our hiring process, all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.