Kinaxis

Vice President, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Kinaxis$180K — $220K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience
  • Significant public-company reporting and regulatory compliance experience
  • Required TSX experience; NASDAQ and NYSE experience preferred
  • Deep understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX frameworks
  • Strong grasp of revenue recognition (IFRS 15/ASC 606)
  • Big Four public accounting background with focus on public-company audit
  • Active CPA designation required
  • Strong senior management communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day accounting and reporting operations
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including OSC and SEC filings
  • Oversee audit readiness and compliance processes
  • Collaborate with risk management and internal audit functions
  • Support CFO in Audit Committee matters
  • Scale accounting processes for business complexity
  • Develop high-performing teams and foster collaboration

Benefits

  • Flexible vacation and company-wide Kinaxis Days off
  • Flexible work options
  • Physical and mental well-being programs
  • Regular virtual fitness classes
  • Mentorship and career development programs
  • Recognition and referral rewards
  • Hackathon opportunities
Full Job Description

Location

Our headquarters and most of our team are based in Ottawa. For employees located in Ottawa,this role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of approximately four days per weekin the office at our headquarters. We also welcome remote candidates from anywhere inCanada.

About the role

The Vice President, Financial Accounting & Reporting is a senior accounting and controllership executive for a global public company. Working in close partnership with the CFO, the VP, Financial Accounting & Reporting ensures the integrity, discipline, and operational effectiveness of the company27s financial management framework across accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit oversight, compliance, and revenue accounting globally.The role serves as a trusted advisor to the CFO and Audit Committee on financial governance, controllership, regulatory readiness, and enterprise risk management related to financial operations and reporting

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy

What you will do

  • Lead the day-to-day operating rhythm of the accounting, external reporting, and internal control functions, with accountability for efficient and accurate close processes, disciplined financial administration, and effective oversight of core accounting operations and global compliance.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and decision-useful financial reporting, including external reporting obligations such as OSC and SEC filings and public disclosures, in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP, internal policies, and public-company requirements.
  • Oversee audit readiness, external audit coordination, control certification support, Canada NI 52-109 requirements, U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley readiness, and the operational processes required to maintain a strong compliance posture across jurisdictions.
  • Partner with risk management and internal audit.
  • Support the CFO in Audit Committee matters and serve as a senior operational counterpart on financial governance, controls, and compliance topics.
  • Ensure accounting processes scale effectively as the business grows in complexity across geographies, products, commercial models, and regulatory obligations.
  • Grow high-performing teams and create an environment that supports collaboration, operational excellence, and modern enterprise thinking.

What we are looking for

  • 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
  • Significant experience with public-company reporting, external audit, internal controls,regulatory compliance, and Audit Committee support.
  • TSX experience is required; NASDAQ and NYSE experience is highly desirable.
  • Deep knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, SOX, and internal control frameworks is highlydesirable, including direct experience owning SOX/ICFR programs.
  • Strong understanding of revenue recognition (IFRS 15/ASC 606) and operational financebest practices.
  • Big Four public accounting background, particularly with public-company audit, SEC/OSC
  • reporting, SOX/ICFR, or complex technology clients.
  • An active CPA designation is required for this role.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills at the senior management and board level

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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world27s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we27re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

  • Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
  • Flexible work options
  • Physical and mental well-being programs
  • Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
  • Mentorship programs, training, and career development
  • Recognition programs and referral rewards
  • Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company27s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

About Kinaxis

Kinaxis is a Canadian software company that provides cloud-based supply chain management solutions. The company's flagship product, RapidResponse, provides companies with supply chain planning and analytics capabilities. Kinaxis was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. The company serves customers in a variety of industries, including automotive, high tech, and life sciences.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1995

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