About the Company
Our client is a clean power producer. They are looking for a Senior Manager, External Reporting & Accounting Policy who will ensure compliance with accounting standards and is responsible for the finalization, preparation, and review of financial reporting and disclosure requirements for annual and quarterly filings as set out by securities commissions or contractual requirements. You will be responsible for producing external financial information such as press releases, annual information form (“AIF”), financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for various users including regulatory bodies (especially Ontario Securities Commission and Ontario Energy Board), rating agencies, lenders and shareholders that are in accordance with the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
Why Work Here
Work for a world-class company with ability and preference to promote from within.
Large exposure to all operating groups within the company so there is a lot of opportunity to move within the company and specialize if desired.
Many employee perks and events.
About the Opportunity
Prepare annual and quarterly financial statements, MD&A, News Release, AIF, and other information used for external reporting purposes. This includes information submitted to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board of Directors and information filed with external bodies such as the Ontario Securities Commission.
Review and comment on the company’s and various subsidiary annual and quarterly financial statements, MD&A which have been prepared for external reporting purposes.
Review accounting developments and related external analysis; and review and finalize internal analysis and comment letters on exposure drafts.
Review and support implementation of corporate accounting and financial policies and processes that comply with external reporting requirements and US GAAP.
Work closely with the Company’s external auditor to resolve non-routine and complex accounting and finance related issues.
Provide a leadership role in managing the disclosure & controls program which supports the due diligence activities of the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Executive Officer relating to quarterly and annual certification.
Provide direction and supervise a team ensuring strong performance and adherence to corporate behaviors. Assign time-targeted tasks, set an effective context, and clearly communicate objectives. Monitor progress and quality, conduct reviews of staff progress, accountabilities, and output.
About You?
University Degree in Business Administration, Finance or, Accounting; and CPA, accounting designation is required.
Experience in the following industries highly preferred: Energy, Utilities and Mining in mid-to large public company entities.
7+ years of experience in public company audits and external financial reporting processes.
3+ years experience in public accounting firm audits.
Transaction or accounting advisory experience an asset.
In addition to public company audits experience at accounting firms, some industry experience is highly preferred.
Working knowledge or experience with reporting in public company regulatory environments ( SEDAR, SEC, 52-109 and SOX)
Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and complex technical accounting experience.
Working knowledge of IFRS and complex technical accounting experience in areas such as asset retirement obligations, pensions, impairment assessments, US GAAP vs IFRS differences.
How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. 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.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
