VP of Global Financial Accounting & Reporting (SOX/GAAP)

Kinaxis Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Fitness classes (virtual)

Mentorship and career development

Recognition programs

Hackathons

Job summary

Kinaxis seeks a senior financial leader to drive global accounting, reporting, and internal controls. You will partner with the CFO and Audit Committee on governance and regulatory readiness while guiding a high-performing team across geographies.

You will ensure IFRS and US GAAP compliance, oversee SOX/ICFR, and manage external audits and disclosures for a public company with a global footprint.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Public-company reporting, external audit, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and Audit Committee support experience.
• TSX experience required; NASDAQ/NYSE experience desirable.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, SOX, and ICFR frameworks including owning SOX/ICFR programs.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition (IFRS 15/ASC 606).
• Big Four public accounting background with exposure to public-company audit and SEC/OSC reporting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public-company reporting

External audit

Internal controls

Audit Committee support

IFRS / US GAAP

SOX / ICFR

Revenue recognition IFRS15/ASC606

Big Four background

CPA designation

Senior leadership communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Internal controls frameworks

Job description

Kinaxis seeks a senior financial leader to drive global accounting, reporting, and internal controls. You will partner with the CFO and Audit Committee on governance and regulatory readiness while guiding a high-performing team across geographies.

You will ensure IFRS and US GAAP compliance, oversee SOX/ICFR, and manage external audits and disclosures for a public company with a global footprint.