Financial Reporting Manager, Thinkific

• Has proven experience in a Financial Reporting role within a Canadian publicly listed company; experience in the technology sector is preferred but not essential
• Has 6+ years of accounting experience, with 3 years post-designation experience preferred
• Has a Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or relevant
• Has previous experience at a Big 4 accounting firm
• Holds a CPA designation
• Has a strong understanding of IFRS
• Possesses advanced knowledge in Excel or Google Sheets
• Has the ability to think critically and solve problems independently and has experience implementing accounting improvements
• Communicates effectively with various levels of the organization and can tailor as needed
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management and communication skills
• Loves to learn and grow. They’ve found (and keep looking for) ways to level up their skills in this field, whether that’s through formal education or gaining professional experience

Desirable

• As Thinkific’s Financial Reporting Manager, you will be taking on responsibility for all external financial reporting matters, including technical accounting analyses, and ownership over the preparation of the financial statements, and MD&A
• You will work closely with our Controller, VP, Finance, FP&A team, and external advisors to drive process improvements for our reporting
• Your key goal will be to execute on the full financial reporting cycle
• Own and continuously improve the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, MD&A, and earnings documents
• Prepare, review, implement, and maintain corporate accounting policies across Thinkific
• Lead the annual audit and quarterly reviews, building and maintaining strong working relationships with our auditors and advisers
• Assess and document the impact and required disclosures for major transactions and complex accounting issues
• Support the timely closure of technical accounting matters with external auditors through the preparation of accounting memos
• Assist in month end, quarter end, and year end procedures, including reviewing journal entries in complex accounting areas and updating schedules as necessary
• Lead the company’s design, implementation and testing of internal controls over financial reporting
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen controls
• Prepare all of the calculations associated with Management information circ and Annual Information Form
• Facilitate and lead meetings with senior leadership to present, interpret, and discuss key financial reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment on financial insights and business implications
• Prepare compliance filing for quarterly banking and TSX requirements