Senior Director, Financial Reporting

Role Overview

• 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 using our Wealthsimple for Business platform
• 20 vacation days + 4 wellness days per year, and unlimited sick and mental health days
• 90 days away program: Employees can work outside of Canada for up to 90 days per calendar year
• A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resources Groups (e.g., Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)