Senior Manager, External Reporting & Accounting Policy

Vaco; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager for External Reporting & Accounting Policy to finalize and review financial disclosure for annual and quarterly filings in line with securities commissions and contractual obligations.

You will produce external information including press releases, AIF, MD&A, and financial statements, while supervising a team and coordinating with the external auditor to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• CPA designation is required.
• Experience in Energy, Utilities, and Mining within mid-to-large public company entities is highly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in public company audits and external financial reporting processes.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting firm audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual and quarterly financial statements, MD&A, News Releases, AIF, and other information for external reporting purposes.
• Prepare information submitted to Audit and Risk Committee and Board, and filings with external bodies.
• Review and comment on company and subsidiaries' annual/quarterly financial statements and MD&A for external reporting.
• Review accounting developments and related external analyses.
• Review and finalize internal analysis and comment letters on exposure drafts.
• Review and support implementation of corporate accounting and financial policies and processes that comply with external reporting requirements and US GAAP.
• Collaborate with external auditor to resolve complex accounting and finance-related issues.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the disclosure and controls program supporting CFO/CEO due diligence for quarterly and annual certification.
• Provide direction and supervise a team, monitor progress and quality of staff work.

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

CPA accounting designation

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an energy and clean power generation company. They are looking for a Senior Manager, External Reporting & Accounting Policy who will be responsible for the finalization, preparation, and review of financial reporting and disclosure requirements for annual and quarterly filings as set out by securities commissions or contractual requirements.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for producing external financial information, including press releases, Annual Information Forms (AIF), financial statements, and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for various users

Why Work Here

• Opportunity to work for a world-class company with a strong ability and preference to promote from within.
• Significant exposure to operating groups throughout the company, creating substantial opportunities to move internally and specialize in different areas if desired.

About the Opportunity

• Prepare annual and quarterly financial statements, MD&A, News Releases, AIF, and other information used for external reporting purposes.
• Prepare information submitted to the Audit and Risk Committee and Board of Directors, as well as information filed with external bodies.
• Review and comment on the company's and various subsidiaries' annual and quarterly financial statements and MD&A prepared for external reporting purposes.
• Review accounting developments and related external analysis.
• Review and finalize internal analysis and comment letters on exposure drafts.
• Review and support the implementation of corporate accounting and financial policies and processes that comply with external reporting requirements and US GAAP.
• Work closely with the Company's external auditor to resolve non-routine and complex accounting and finance-related issues.
• Provide leadership in managing the disclosure and controls program, which supports the due diligence activities of the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer relating to quarterly and annual certification.
• Provide direction and supervise a team, ensuring strong performance and adherence to corporate behaviours.
• Assign time-targeted tasks, establish effective context, and clearly communicate objectives.
• Monitor progress and quality and conduct reviews of staff progress, accountabilities, and output.

About You

• University Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• CPA accounting designation is required.
• Experience in Energy, Utilities, and Mining within mid-to-large public company entities is highly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in public company audits and external financial reporting processes.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting firm audits.
• Transaction or accounting advisory experience is considered an asset.

Salary Range

$140,000 - $160,000/year