Senior Manager, External Financial Reporting

Purolator Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Manager in External Financial Reporting. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering accurate financial statements and reports compliant with requirements. This role includes overseeing financial reporting processes and acting as a key liaison with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, ideally with a mix of public accounting and industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.
• Proven track record of managing complex financial reporting cycles in large or publicly accountable organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including detailed note disclosures, in compliance with IFRS.
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end external financial reporting process.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, tax, treasury, and legal to gather and validate information for reporting disclosures.

Skills

Investment Strategies

Business Acumen

Relationship Management

Change Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Commerce, Operations or Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

HFM

OneStream

Workiva

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Description

The Senior Manager, Financial External Reporting is responsible for leading the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements and external reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

This role will oversee the consolidation and reporting processes, manage disclosure requirements, and act as a key liaison with the parent company, regulatory bodies, auditors, and other key stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including detailed note disclosures, in compliance with IFRS
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end external financial reporting process, ensuring alignment with parent company requirements and deadlines
• Prepare and review reporting packages for submission to the parent, including financial data, analysis, and variance explanations
• Ensure compliance with all external reporting requirements, including filings with regulatory authorities
• Monitor and implement changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements, providing technical guidance and impact assessments to the business
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, tax, treasury, and legal to gather and validate information for reporting disclosures
• Identify and drive improvements to the financial reporting process, including automation, internal controls, and reporting systems
• Support quarterly board and audit committee materials related to financial reporting and accounting matters
• Other general accounting duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Sr. Director Corporate Accounting
• The Sr. Manager will act as the first point of escalation on multiple projects relating to corporate accounting activities (month-end close, accounting policies, audit, ICFR, IFRS
• Change agent who manages, and drives change activities with an eye towards continuous improvement is vital; fosters an environment of accountability, trust and resilience

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Commerce, Operations or Finance

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, ideally with a mix of public accounting and industry experience
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and regulatory reporting standards
• Proven track record of managing complex financial reporting cycles in large or publicly accountable organizations
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting / consolidation systems (e.g., HFM, OneStream, Workiva, etc.)
• Manages and optimizes usage of multiple, complex financial systems (SAP and / or SAP S / 4Hana), general ledgers and programs
• Strong accounting and finance knowledge and experience related to standard business operations, accounting standards, statutory reporting and parent company reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong understanding and experience with fixed asset accounting, project accounting, IFRS, ICFR and associated compliance activities, measures and protocols
• Experience working in a complex organization with a public parent
• Familiarity with ESG reporting or integrated reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks

Skills

Investment Strategies

Business Acumen

Relationship Management

Change Management

Data Analysis

POSTING DETAILS

Location : 530 - Corporate

Working Conditions : Office Environment

Reports to : Director Corp Accounting Tax & Treasury

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal / Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed. We hire for attitude and train for skills. To learn more about us and our values, go to www.purolator.com.

At Purolator, every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

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