Senior Finance Manager, External Reporting

Vaco by Highspring; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring’s client seeks a Senior Finance Manager, External Reporting for a 12-month contract in the Greater Toronto Area. You will lead a team responsible for consolidation of IFRS financial statements, MD&A disclosures, and external reporting, partnering with Tax, Treasury, Operations and Investor Relations.

Reporting to the Director Finance, this role oversees monthly internal consolidated results, annual legal entity statements for tax, and coordination of audit processes while

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in public company reporting, either in industry or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Canadian securities reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements and MD&A.
• Experience managing external audits and working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, notes disclosures, and MD&A sections.
• Coordinate preparation of supporting schedules, working papers, and disclosure checklists.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, securities regulations, and public company reporting requirements.
• Review earnings release materials and financial information for investor/Board reporting.

Skills

IFRS

Consolidation

Financial reporting

MD&A

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

External audit liaison

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Tools

SAP

BPC

Workiva

Job description

Our client is sourcing for a Senior Finance Manager, External Reporting for a 12- month contract opportunity

Boost your career and come join our professional, motivated, and fun-loving finance team working for a Canadian-based public company. Reporting to the Director Finance, Assistant Controller you will lead a team responsible for providing accurate and timely consolidation of the Company’s external IFRS financial statements, consolidated internal management reports, and legal entity reporting. You will partner with our tax, treasury, operations, and investor relations teams to lead the quarterly reporting process for financial statements and MD&A; learn our business and sharpen your skills for continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, notes disclosures, and sections of the Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) in collaboration with Treasury, Tax and Investor Relations teams.
• Coordinate the preparation of supporting schedules, working papers, and disclosure checklists.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, securities regulations, and public company reporting requirements.
• Review earnings release support materials and financial information included in investor and Board reporting packages.

Technical Accounting & Internal Reporting

• Review entries and underlying support for technical accounting areas of the business including leases, co-manufacturing, intercompany eliminations and provisions.
• Lead the preparation of monthly internal consolidated results and reports.
• Supervise the preparation of annual legal entity statements to support tax filings.
• Participate in supporting business decisions with ad-hoc analysis as required.

Audit, Internal Controls & Regulatory Compliance

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Coordinate audit requests, ensure timely completion of deliverables, and resolve audit issues.
• Maintain and enhance disclosure controls and financial reporting processes.
• Support the design, documentation, and testing of key controls over financial reporting.

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Mentor and develop a team of 4 financial analysts and senior financial analysts.
• Contribute to special projects, acquisitions, financing activities, and other strategic initiatives as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in public company reporting, either in industry or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Canadian securities reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements and MD&A.
• Experience managing external audits and working with senior stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and financial statement disclosure requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP, BPC, Workiva, or similar reporting and consolidation platforms considered an asset.
• Experience with financial reporting automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members.

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position.

• The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).