Manager, Financial Reporting (3-Month Contract)

We are working exclusively with a well-established Canadian transportation organization to hire a
Manager, Financial Reporting (3-Month Contract). This contract covers a leadership transition and the year-end close within the Financial Reporting team, and the right candidate may be considered for the permanent role.This is a hands-on role for an experienced reporting professional who can step in quickly and own the financial statements from day one. You will lead a small team, take over the technical accounting agenda and carry the team through year end and the audit. The team is lean and the business has grown quickly, so you will spend as much time doing the work and improving processes as you do reviewing it.Key Responsibilities
Own the financial statements, MD&A, disclosure memos and quarterly reporting package, including audit committee materialsPrepare monthly financials for the Treasury teamWrite technical accounting research memos and support restatement workOwn the accounting for the customer loyalty program, including deferred revenue and breakageLead the year-end audit, including the auditor relationship, PBC list and technical positionsReview and sign off on the fixed asset sub-ledger, PP&E schedules, capitalization and depreciationPrepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and support other accounting teams with reconciliations as neededRun the month, quarter and year-end close for the reporting team and help move toward a faster closeDocument and strengthen processes and internal controls across the teamManage and develop two direct reports, reviewing their work and stepping in hands-on where neededWhat We're Looking For
7+ years of financial reporting experience, ideally starting in public accounting audit before moving to industryHas owned financial statements, note disclosures and MD&AStrong IFRS knowledge and the ability to apply IFRS 16, IAS 16, IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IAS 8 right awayHas led a year-end audit and managed the external auditor relationshipExperience managing or reviewing the work of senior analystsRestatement experience is an assetLoyalty program or lease accounting experience is an assetStrong Excel skills and experience with a large ERPAvailable to start immediatelyWhat's Offered
Competitive hourly rateHybrid work arrangement in downtown Toronto (50% in office)Immediate startOur client is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
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