Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

As a senior individual contributor within the Finance organization, the Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting, reports to the Vice President of Accounting and serves as a subject-matter expert for complex accounting, financial reporting, and compliance matters. This role is responsible for applying technical accounting expertise to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, supporting audits and lender reporting, and developing scalable global controls and processes.

The Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting, partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to interpret accounting guidance, assess complex transactions, and provide insight and recommendations that support informed business decisions. This role operates with a high degree of independence and exercises significant judgment in high‑risk, high‑complexity areas.

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Key Responsibilities

Key role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Serve as the technical accounting authority for complex transactions, including preparation of technical accounting memos and analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Develop and maintain a structured contract review process to assess accounting implications of new and non‑standard agreements.
• Interpret evolving accounting standards and assess impacts to the organization, recommending policy updates as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of global accounting policies, controls, and compliance frameworks
• Lead preparation and maintenance of complex global financial analyses, including deferred revenue waterfalls, bonus accruals, EBITDA addbacks, capex vs. OPEX analysis, and inventory analysis
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities related to technical accounting and financial reporting
• Prepare annual financial statements and supporting schedules
• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations for U.S. and Canadian entities, including interest computations

Audit & Lender Reporting

• Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, preparing audit documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting audit execution related to technical accounting and financial reporting
• Own monthly and quarterly lender reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Provide audit‑ready documentation and analysis to support financial statement integrity and compliance

Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and enhance global controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements
• Identify financial reporting risks and proactively recommend improvements to mitigate exposure and strengthen control environments
• Support global compliance initiatives related to financial reporting and accounting processes

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and other stakeholders to provide technical accounting guidance and assess financial impacts of business decisions
• Communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to non‑financial stakeholders to support understanding and alignment
• Influence decision‑making by providing objective, data‑driven analysis and recommendations across functional boundaries

Requirements

Success Profile

Based on this role’s scope and responsibilities, we are seeking candidates with the following minimum qualifications, skills, attributes, and competencies.

Competencies

• Financial Acumen - Applies deep knowledge of accounting principles and technical standards to complex financial reporting matters
• Decision Quality - Exercises sound judgment in ambiguous or high‑risk scenarios to reach well‑reasoned accounting conclusions
• Manages Complexity - Effectively navigates interconnected global reporting, compliance, and accounting requirements
• Collaborates - Works across functions to align accounting conclusions with business objectives and reporting needs
• Optimizes Work Processes - Identifies and implements improvements that enhance accuracy, scalability, and audit readiness

Technical/Functional Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong experience with ERP systems
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience supporting audits, lender reporting, and complex accounting analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including significant technical accounting responsibility
• Proven ability to operate independently in a senior, principal‑level individual contributor role.

Additional Preferences

• Microsoft Business Central experience preferred
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred

Additional Information

Travel Requirements

This role may require travel up to 2 times per year for team meetings or company events.

Work Location

This is a remote role within Canada, preference is for east coast hours.

Compensation

$120k - $145k CAD is the projected range of annual base salary for this role depending on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience. This role is eligible for inclusion in our bonus program.