Senior Manager External Reporting & Accounting Policy

Senior Manager, External Reporting & Accounting Policy

Location: Oshawa, ON (On-site, 5 days per week)

Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 T4, plus annual target bonus and Medium-Term Incentive Plan (MTIP)

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and professional references required

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a large, highly respected organization operating within a regulated infrastructure environment to recruit a Senior Manager, External Reporting & Accounting Policy. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional to play a critical role in shaping external reporting, accounting policy, and regulatory compliance within a complex and evolving business.

You will work closely with senior finance leaders, auditors, executive stakeholders, and regulatory bodies while leading a team responsible for external financial reporting and technical accounting matters. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to large-scale growth initiatives within an organization investing heavily in its future.

What’s In It for You

• Join a growing organization with significant long-term investment and expansion plans
• Work alongside experienced finance leaders and technical accounting professionals
• Access meaningful career progression opportunities within a large finance function
• Enjoy a workplace that values inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Benefit from excellent onsite amenities, including a gym, café, cafeteria, chef-prepared food options, and dedicated wellness spaces
• Be part of a culture that encourages internal mobility and professional development

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial reporting, including financial statements, management discussion and analysis, and other public disclosures
• You'll oversee accounting policy development, implementation, and interpretation to ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards
• In this role, you'll partner with auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to address complex technical accounting matters
• You'll drive process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and governance across the finance function
• You'll support executive leadership and board-level reporting by preparing technical analyses and briefing materials
• You'll lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in external reporting, technical accounting, or financial reporting environments
• CPA, CA designation required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with working knowledge of IFRS and complex accounting matters
• Experience within public company reporting environments, including regulatory filing requirements
• Previous experience within a public accounting firm, preferably with exposure to large and complex organizations
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and communicate complex accounting issues to diverse stakeholders
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and team development skills

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, building strong relationships across the business, and helping develop a high-performing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact while growing their career in a dynamic and evolving environment."

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