CPA designation with 5-8 years of progressive accounting leadership experience
Big 4 experience required; industry experience is a plus
Strong command of IFRS and advanced knowledge of revenue recognition and complex transactions
Proven track record in establishing internal control frameworks and implementing ERP systems
Experience in building and leading teams with a focus on detail and process development
Deep understanding of manufacturing or complex supply-chain accounting
Excellent communication skills to convey financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
Responsibilities
Build and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
Design and implement internal control and risk management frameworks
Lead external audits and manage relationships with auditors and regulators
Drive the evolution of ERP and finance systems in collaboration with Financial Systems leadership
Mentor and scale the accounting/reporting team, setting performance standards
Leverage automation and AI to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Oversee cost and inventory accounting for accurate financial reporting
Benefits
Be part of a tech-driven company transforming the automotive industry
Opportunity to shape company operations and communication as it scales
Freedom to innovate and work on impactful projects
Collaborate with a passionate team in a dynamic environment
Comprehensive health and dental benefits starting from day one
Opportunities for growth and development in a rapidly scaling company
Full Job Description
About the role:
Clutch is looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting to step in as a critical leader on our finance team. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will architect the framework that turns thousands of data points per vehicle into clean, decision-grade financial reporting. You will take charge of IFRS compliance, external audit readiness, and the design and implementation of a strong internal controls environment ahead of IPO readiness. You will lead a growing team that loves the craft of accounting as much as you do, taking ownership of the reporting cycle and technical accounting while partnering with Financial Systems leadership to drive ERP evolution.
What you'll do:
Build and run the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; deliver accurate financial statements and supplementary financial information on tight deadlines.
Design and implement internal-control, risk-management, and policy frameworks to achieve NI 52-109 readiness.
Lead external audits and statutory reporting; manage relationships with auditors and regulators.
Drive ERP/finance-stack evolution in partnership with Financial Systems leadership
Build, mentor, and scale an accounting/reporting team; set clear performance standards and foster a culture of ownership and precision.
Build and leverage automations and AI to improve efficiency, reduce cost and risk.
Own cost and inventory accounting to support accurate financial statements.
What we're looking for:
CPA designation with 5-8 years of progressive accounting leadership experience
Big 4 experience required; subsequent industry experience is considered an asset but is not mandatory
Command of IFRS plus advanced knowledge of revenue recognition, manufacturing, leasing, consolidation, and complex equity / debt transactions.
Proven experience establishing and strengthening internal control frameworks and implementing modern ERP and financial systems; experience with Oracle Fusion is considered an asset.
Experience building and leading teams, with a relentless attention to detail, ownership mentality, and a passion for building processes from the ground up.
Deep manufacturing or complex supply-chain experience: cost accounting, inventory valuation, production labor, and overhead allocation are second nature.
Superb communicator able to translate accounting insights to non-finance partners.
Why You'll Love It At Clutch:
Be part of a disruptive, tech-driven company that is transforming the automotive industry - one of the largest and fastest-growing B2C startups in Canada.
A unique opportunity to work at the center of the company, helping shape how Clutch communicates, operates, and executes as we scale.
Freedom to innovate and ownership of your role - work on meaningful and challenging projects that have a direct impact on the business.
Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Competitive pay and equity incentives.
Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
Opportunities for growth and development in a rapidly scaling company.
