Manager, Financial Reporting POST NUMBER: 463518

Manager, Financial Reporting – 6 Month Contract

About the Opportunity
External Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and notes in accordance with IFRS.
• Own the preparation and accuracy of disclosures related to leases, share-based compensation, business combinations, PPE, and consolidation matters.
• Coordinate with internal teams to collect and validate reporting data and ensure compliance with disclosure requirements.
• Support management discussion & analysis (MD&A) and other regulatory filings.

• Serve as the subject-matter expert on:
• IFRS 16 Leases – lease portfolio analysis, ROU assets and lease liability measurement, discount rate application, modification assessments, required disclosures.
• IFRS 2 Share-based Payments – valuation analysis, expense recognition, forfeiture policy, equity vs. cash-settled classification, award modifications.
• IFRS 3 Business Combinations – purchase price allocation (PPA), identification and valuation of intangible assets, goodwill impairment considerations.
• IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IFRS 12 – consolidation models, assessment of control/joint control, NCI calculation, disclosure requirements.
• IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment – capitalization policies, componentization, depreciation methods, impairment and derecognition.
• Draft technical accounting memos and present conclusions to senior management and external auditors.
• Monitor updates to IFRS and emerging regulatory requirements; advise leadership on impacts.

• Oversee the monthly and quarterly consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translation (IAS 21).
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of consolidation entries related to leases, SBC, PPE, and acquisition accounting.
• Partner with accounting teams globally to resolve complex accounting and reporting issues.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over external reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate data flows, and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support system implementations or enhancements (e.g., lease accounting software, consolidation system).

• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors for assigned technical areas.
• Prepare supporting documentation and respond to audit inquiries.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR (equity awards), Legal (contracts and M&A agreements), Procurement (lease agreements), and Operations (PPE).

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent designation preferred.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting or external reporting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 16, IFRS 2, IFRS 3, IFRS 10-12, IAS 16, and related standards.
• Experience with public company financial reporting strongly preferred.
• Prior Big Four or large public accounting firm experience is an asset.

• Deep technical accounting expertise with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, especially in drafting disclosures and technical memos.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with consolidation and lease accounting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Pay Rate
$50.00 / Hour

How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role

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