Senior Manager, External Reporting

Senior Manager, External Reporting & Compliance

Bedford, NS | Hybrid (3 Days in Office) $120,000 - $140,000 + 10% Bonus

Your New Company

Our client is a rapidly growing Canadian healthcare services organization with a national footprint and operations spanning multiple provinces. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the business has established itself as a market leader within its sector and continues to invest in expansion, operational excellence, and long-term growth initiatives.

As the organization continues to evolve and integrate newly acquired businesses, they are seeking a Senior Manager, External Reporting & Compliance to join their finance team in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Controller, you will serve as the finance team's technical accounting expert, overseeing external reporting, compliance, tax, treasury, and governance activities across a complex multi-entity environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual external financial reporting, including IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements.
• Conducting technical accounting research and providing guidance on new accounting standards and complex accounting matters.
• Supporting the integration of acquired entities and ensuring timely incorporation into the organization's financial reporting structure.
• Preparing reporting packages for directors, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders, including debt covenant compliance reporting.
• Managing corporate tax, indirect tax, and regulatory compliance requirements while partnering with external advisors as needed.
• Overseeing treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, debt administration, and working capital reporting.
• Acting as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax professionals during the annual audit process.
• Managing purchase price accounting, goodwill impairment analysis, and acquisition-related financial reporting requirements.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to a Tax Analyst while collaborating closely with FP&A, Operations, and senior leadership teams.

This position offers excellent exposure across the organization and a clear path toward broader finance leadership opportunities.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• CPA designation.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong technical accounting expertise with advanced IFRS knowledge.
• Experience preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements.
• Experience working within multi-entity organizations and managing intercompany accounting.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax, indirect tax, financial compliance, and governance requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• The ability to work independently and act as a trusted subject matter expert.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Public accounting experience from a Big Four, national, or mid-market firm.
• A combination of public accounting and industry experience.
• Experience within healthcare, retail, multi-location, or other complex service-based environments.
• Exposure to acquisition integration and M&A-related accounting activities.
• Treasury, debt management, and covenant reporting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary of $120,000 - $140,000.
• 10% annual bonus opportunity.
• RRSP matching program.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Five wellness days annually.
• Cell phone allowance/program.
• Hybrid work environment (currently three days per week in office).
• The opportunity to join a high-growth organization with strong long-term career progression potential and exposure to senior leadership.

What You Need to Do Now

If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1126295. Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for interview.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

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#1126295 - Alistair Houghton