Vice President, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Kinaxis; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation & Kinaxis Days

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Mentorship & career development

Recognition programs & referrals

Hackathons

Job summary

Kinaxis, a global leader in supply chain orchestration, seeks a senior financial leader to oversee accounting, external reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance on a worldwide basis. You will partner with the CFO and Audit Committee to ensure governance and robust financial processes.

The role requires deep IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, SOX/ICFR expertise, and a CPA designation, with experience in public-company reporting and external audits.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Significant experience with public-company reporting, external audit, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and Audit Committee support.
• TSX experience is required; NASDAQ and NYSE experience is highly desirable.
• An active CPA designation is required for this role.
• Strong presentation and communication skills at the senior management and board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operating rhythm of the accounting, external reporting, and internal control functions.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting, including external reporting obligations, in IFRS/US GAAP and public-company requirements.
• Oversee audit readiness, external audit coordination, and SOX/ICFR governance across jurisdictions.
• Partner with risk management and internal audit.
• Support the CFO in Audit Committee matters and financial governance topics.
• Ensure accounting processes scale as the business grows across geographies and products.
• Grow high-performing teams and foster collaboration and operational excellence.

Skills

Public-company reporting

SOX/ICFR programs

IFRS/US GAAP knowledge

Audit committee support

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & communication

Job description

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you! In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today. Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location

Our headquarters and most of our team are based in Ottawa. For employees located in Ottawa, this role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of approximately four days per week in the office at our headquarters. We also welcome remote candidates from anywhere in Canada.

About The Role

The Vice President, Financial Accounting & Reporting is a senior accounting and controllership executive for a global public company. Working in close partnership with the CFO, the VP, Financial Accounting & Reporting ensures the integrity, discipline, and operational effectiveness of the company’s financial management framework across accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit oversight, compliance, and revenue accounting globally. The role serves as a trusted advisor to the CFO and Audit Committee on financial governance, controllership, regulatory readiness, and enterprise risk management related to financial operations and reporting.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy

What you will do

• Lead the day-to-day operating rhythm of the accounting, external reporting, and internal control functions, with accountability for efficient and accurate close processes, disciplined financial administration, and effective oversight of core accounting operations and global compliance.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and decision-useful financial reporting, including external reporting obligations such as OSC and SEC filings and public disclosures, in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP, internal policies, and public-company requirements.
• Oversee audit readiness, external audit coordination, control certification support, Canada NI 52-109 requirements, U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley readiness, and the operational processes required to maintain a strong compliance posture across jurisdictions.
• Partner with risk management and internal audit.
• Support the CFO in Audit Committee matters and serve as a senior operational counterpart on financial governance, controls, and compliance topics.
• Ensure accounting processes scale effectively as the business grows in complexity across geographies, products, commercial models, and regulatory obligations.
• Grow high-performing teams and create an environment that supports collaboration, operational excellence, and modern enterprise thinking.

What we are looking for

• 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Significant experience with public-company reporting, external audit, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and Audit Committee support.
• TSX experience is required; NASDAQ and NYSE experience is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, SOX, and internal control frameworks is highly desirable, including direct experience owning SOX/ICFR programs.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition (IFRS 15/ASC 606) and operational finance best practices.
• Big Four public accounting background, particularly with public-company audit, SEC/OSC reporting, SOX/ICFR, or complex technology clients.
• An active CPA designation is required for this role.
• Strong presentation and communication skills at the senior management and board level.

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Work With Impact:

Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands:

Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis:

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com. Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.