Senior Manager Financial Reporting

Vaco; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Recruitment to lead financial reporting and compliance efforts. In this role, you will oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensure adherence to IFRS standards, and guide internal teams through complex financial transactions. Your expertise will be crucial in managing audits and improving reporting processes. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will drive strategic financial initiatives and enhance operational efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Managerial experience in a corporate environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Manage the year-end audit process with external auditors.

Skills

IFRS

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Audit Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

Senior Director, Recruitment at Vaco (formerly Lannick)

CONTRACT: 12 months

SETUP: 2-3 days/week in office, located downtown Toronto

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
2. Monitor and implement changes in IFRS and assess their impact on the company’s financial reporting, providing clear guidance and updates to management.
3. Develop and maintain the Group’s IFRS accounting policies, ensuring consistency across subsidiaries and business units.
4. Provide technical accounting advice and support to business units on complex transactions such as business combinations, financial instruments, impairments, and lease accounting.
5. Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the key liaison with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit.
6. Coordinate financial reporting timelines and deliverables, ensuring all financial submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines.
7. Partner with internal teams including tax, treasury, legal, and operations to provide accounting insights on strategic initiatives.
8. Support financial planning and analysis teams by providing technical accounting input on forecasts, budgets, and financial models.
9. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in reporting processes, systems, and internal controls over financial reporting.
10. Provide training and mentorship to finance teams on IFRS developments and best practices.

About You:

1. Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
2. Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and practical application in a corporate environment.
3. Prior experience in a Big 4 audit firm or multinational corporation is highly desirable.
4. Experience managing external audits and financial consolidation processes.
5. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) is a plus.
6. Strong technical accounting expertise with a proactive approach to IFRS developments.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing