Senior Director, Financial Reporting
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Senior Director of Financial Reporting overseeing internal and external financial functions for a fintech leader. Involved in regulatory compliance and building a robust control environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all external financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance.
- Oversee the month end process and related accounting processes.
- Drive the overall project plan and necessary infrastructure build-out to operate similar to a public company, implementing new policies, procedures and controls as required and obtaining the necessary buy-in from all stakeholders.
- Coordinate and manage the external audit process, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Lead the development, interpretation, and application of complex technical accounting policies across the organization (e.g., IFRS 9, IFRS 18, revenue recognition, equity etc.)
- Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape and company growth plans and proactively assess the impact of new accounting standards and strategy and prepare / implement the necessary changes.
- Review detailed technical accounting memos to support the company’s accounting positions and communicate to senior stakeholders on the impact of the accounting policies to the organization.
- Continue the build of a rigorous and effective internal control framework (e.g., SOX) to support a public company level control environment
- Manage ongoing control testing and remediation efforts, working cross-functionally with process owners, including testing for both the SOC I as well as the interim and annual audits
- Promote a strong culture of control and compliance across the organization and ensure that control design supports the company’s growth trajectory.
- Mentor and lead a high-performing team focused on Accounting Policy, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Controls.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team environment.
- Act as a thought partner to the VP Controller and Executive team on critical accounting and financial matters.
Requirements:
- CPA designation is required.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, with significant time spent in a Financial Reporting leadership role at a publicly traded company.
- Deep and current knowledge of IFRS and strong proficiency in establishing and managing internal controls (SOX/ICFR). Experience in financial services is a significant asset.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop senior finance professionals.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-finance stakeholders and executive leadership.
- A passion for Wealthsimple, fintechs, technology, and AI
- An ability to thrive in fast-paced and highly ambiguous settings, building products and processes from the group up with limited guidance
- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional projects and fostering collaborative partnerships among diverse teams.
Benefits:
- Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
- Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
- 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year
- 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
- Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS
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