Arterra Wines Canada

Corporate Reporting Manager, IFRS Conversion

Arterra Wines Canada$97K — $133K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Accounting or Business Administration
  • CPA/CA designation required
  • Experience with JDE or other large ERP systems
  • 5-7 years in Big 4 audit and progressive finance roles, with 3 years in accounting/corporate reporting
  • Proven project management and accounting transformation experience
  • Proficient in IFRS interpretation and compliance
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls

Responsibilities

  • Lead the transition of financial statements from US GAAP to IFRS with external consultant support
  • Manage IFRS conversion project plans and deliver executive updates
  • Perform impact assessments on US GAAP vs IFRS differences for financial reporting
  • Develop and execute testing strategies for IFRS-related changes
  • Draft IFRS-compliant accounting policies and manuals with technical research
  • Lead complex group consolidations and prepare IFRS-compliant financial disclosures
  • Facilitate stabilization activities and ensure compliance processes for ongoing IFRS reporting

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing for both remote and in-office work
  • Commitment to corporate social responsibility
  • Opportunity to explore and learn about the wine industry
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Role Summary:

We are looking for a 12 month contract Corporate Reporting Manager, IFRS to manage the end-to-end transition for the US GAAP to IFRS conversion.  The role will bridge legacy financial frameworks (US GAAP) to IFRS, design technical policies and internal controls, and produce consolidated financial statements with note disclosures working with external consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end workstream with the assistance of external consultants to transition the company’s financial statements from US GAAP to IFRS. Partner with Finance sub-teams and cross functional teams as required. Develop training materials and deliver IFRS education sessions to finance and operational teams, as necessary.

  • Manage comprehensive IFRS conversion project plans, including workstreams, milestones, risks, dependencies, resource allocation and executive reporting. Act as the primary liaison for the Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller and external auditors. Establish project governance frameworks for Tiger Team, ELT, Audit Committee and external auditor updates. Communicate any risks on project timelines and/or budget. Provide actionable insights for senior finance leadership.

  • Perform impact assessment on identified differences between US GAAP and IFRS as it relates to financial reporting, accounting policies, processes, controls and system requirements. Coordination alongside Assistant Controller with external auditors to validate IFRS interpretation, transition adjustments and compliance reporting requirements.

  • Design and execute testing strategies for IFRS-related system and reporting changes, including UAT and validation of financial outputs.

  • Draft and implement new IFRS-compliant accounting manuals, policies and technical accounting position papers complete with technical research. Present complex topics to external auditors.  Assist in the design of control environment enhancements for review and approval by Corporate Controller and Assistant Controller. 

  • Lead complex group consolidations, prepare opening balance sheet reconciliations, and draft IFRS-compliant financial statement and disclosures, including first-time adoption disclosures under IFRS 1.  Provide audit evidence to external auditors. 

  • Facilitate post-implementation stabilization activities and establish sustainable processes for ongoing IFRS reporting and compliance.

  • Additional Controllership project tasks or adhoc requests that become available.

What You Bring:

  • University Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

  • CPA/CA designation is required

  • JDE or other large ERP experience

  • Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Big 4 audit firm and progressive Finance roles at least 3 of which is in accounting / corporate reporting

  • Experience managing projects and leading accounting transformations

  • Proficient in IFRS including research, analysis and interpretation

  • Advanced knowledge of complex accounting areas

  • Experience in US GAAP including research, analysis and interpretation is desirable

  • Strong knowledge of internal controls  

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work

  • Competitive Salary

  • Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

  • A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry

COMPENSATION: Budgeted Range – $97,301.00 - $133,789.00 The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

About Arterra Wines Canada

Arterra Wines Canada, Inc. is a Canadian wine company. The company is a subsidiary of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. Arterra Wines Canada produces and markets a range of wines, including red, white, and sparkling wines. The company's brands include Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, and See Ya Later Ranch. Arterra Wines Canada also produces and markets wine-based alcoholic beverages, such as ciders and coolers. The company has vineyards and wineries in various locations across Canada, including the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia and the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario.
Learn more about Arterra Wines Canada
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$1 billion

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