goeasy is seeking a high-performing
Director, Accounting to join one of Canada's leading and fastest-growing consumer financial services companies. Reporting to the Vice President, Deputy Controller this role will lead complex accounting and financial reporting activities across the organization and play a critical role in supporting a publicly traded, high-growth environment operating under IFRS standards. You will oversee key accounting functions, provide technical accounting guidance, strengthen internal controls, and partner closely with executive stakeholders across the business.
You ideally brings strong technical accounting expertise, deep experience within complex lending or financial services environments, and the ability to lead through growth, transformation, and operational complexity. A strong understanding of IFRS, including IFRS 9, is critical for success in this role.
What will you be doing?- Lead the full-cycle accounting operations across all legal entities. Oversee the monthly close cycles, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under IFRS.
- Own complex areas related to the accounting of consumer lending under IFRS 9, goodwill impairment assessment, among others.
- Provide technical accounting leadership and interpretation on IFRS standards, ensuring compliance and well-supported accounting positions.
- Partner closely with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations, and executive leadership to support strategic business initiatives and evolving accounting requirements.
- Review and analyze financial results, balance sheet reconciliations, variance reporting, and supporting schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Lead the preparation and review of technical accounting memos and documentation for management, auditors, and regulatory purposes.
- Strengthen and maintain a robust internal controls environment, including controls over financial reporting and complex accounting processes.
- Monitor emerging accounting standards and proactively assess impacts to the organization, including implementation planning where required.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while creating strong accountability, operational discipline, and career growth.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes, reporting, systems, and controls to support scalability and operational excellence.
- Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to senior leadership across the organization.
What experience do you have?- CPA designation required.
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, preferably within a public company, financial services, lending, banking, or large complex organization.
- Strong technical accounting expertise under IFRS, with direct experience interpreting and applying complex accounting standards.
- Strong understanding of IFRS 9, including impairment methodologies, is considered a significant asset.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365, OneStream)
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing accounting or finance teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnership capabilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and highly collaborative environment.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to
work three days onsite per week, from our Mississauga office.
Internal Applicants: please apply through the link and provide written endorsement from your current manager.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.
Why should you work for goeasy?In keeping with our mission to create better tomorrows for our employees, each year goeasy commits to continuously enhancing its total rewards. Here are some of the perks we offer:
Financial Benefits- Performance-based annual bonus and long-term equity incentives designed to support leadership impact and long-term wealth creation.
- As a TSX-listed company (GSY), goeasy offers long-term equity incentives and a strong track record of shareholder returns, giving team members the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from our continued success.
- Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
- MAT & PAT leave top-up.
Leadership & Career Growth- Access to high-impact, high-visibility roles with direct influence on business outcomes.
- Participation in goeasy's executive leadership development programs.
- Lead your own development journey with personalized growth plans, supported by coaching and mentorship to help you reach your leadership goals.
- Fuel your personal and professional growth with our Tuition Assistance Program.
Health and Lifestyle- Immediate enrollment in comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
- Explore a wide range of wellness options through our new Wellhub benefit - from fitness memberships to mental health resources.
- Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, healthy snack program, free gated parking, and exclusive access to our on-site private gym and fitness studio at head office.
- Give back with company-paid volunteer days and Company Matched Charitable Donations.
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