Job Title: Senior Financial Reporting Analyst (External)Job DescriptionThe Senior Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for preparing all external financial reports in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This role requires the research of complex accounting and reporting issues, leading the preparation of technical accounting topics and policies. The position involves leading the preparation of public financial reporting, including financial statements and related disclosures such as Managements Discussion & Analysis, Management Information Circular, Annual Report, and Press Releases.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with both internal and external audit teams, providing auditors with necessary financial information and support.
- Research complex accounting and reporting topics and lead the preparation of technical accounting memos related to various IFRS standards.
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statement close process through development and update of monthly calendars.
- Lead projects to update existing corporate policies/procedures or implement new ones where required.
- Prepare reports on summarized monthly estimates, actuals, and projected earnings.
- Support leadership in understanding corporate and consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual results and KPIs to assist with communication to senior management and investors.
- Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee material and Board of Directors material and presentations.
- Responsible for the companys pension accounting and preparation of consolidated pension statements, including liaison with Pension Auditors and valuators.
- Assist with development and documentation of accounting policies, and implementation of internal controls.
- Develop valuation models, perform valuation of intangible assets, impairment tests, and valuations, preparing internal business cases by applying valuation tools and models.
- Identify areas for continuous improvements in the financial reporting department and oversee the implementation to improve productivity and efficiencies.
Essential Skills- Proficiency in IFRS and financial reporting.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) certification.
- Experience in public accounting and reporting for publicly listed companies.
- Technical accounting skills, particularly in complex accounting matters.
- Experience with TSX and IFRS external reporting.
- Ability to prepare and review financial statements and note disclosures.
- Researching and documenting technical accounting matters.
- Experience with auditor relationship management.
- Familiarity with IFRS standards such as IFRS 18, IFRS 15, IFRS 2, IFRS 3, IFRS 8, IFRS 9, IFRS 13, and IFRS 16.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Experience with Workiva software.
- Proficiency in Excel, balance sheet management, general ledger, month-end finance processes, and controls.
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent role as a Controller.
Work EnvironmentThe role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a requirement to work onsite three days a week. The standard work hours are from
8 AM to
5 PM, totaling
40 hours per week. The team consists of a Director of External Reporting, a Manager of External Reporting currently on leave, and a senior Financial Analyst reporting into this role.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.
