We are looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting to join us in the exciting work we do at Green Impact Partners. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Manager, Financial Reporting will oversee the full-cycle financial reporting function including all aspects of quarterly and annual financial reporting required by the company both internally and externally. In this newly created role, the Manager, Financial Reporting will be part of the Finance and Accounting team. We are looking for an experienced, driven, self-starter with a sharp attention to detail.
We are currently listed on the TSX Venture Exchange but may, in the future, list on an exchange in the United States. A critical aspect of this role will be to help us develop the processes, procedures, and controls required for a United States listing.
Accountabilities and Key Functions
- Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and other Canadian and U.S. financial and regulatory reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS and applicable exchange regulations (10-Q and 10-K filings)
- Prepare working papers to support the consolidated U.S. GAAP and IFRS statements and notes
- Draft multiple entity-level financial statements for bank reporting and tax compliance
- Assist with monthly management reporting requirements (i.e., preparation of monthly executive and board reports and variance analysis)
- Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee materials
- Lead the preparation of the Company’s quarterly and annual MD&A ensuring that all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Work with the executive team on investor relations, ensuring consistent messaging in the Company’s external reporting, including press releases
- Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings required for an exchange listing in United States
- Develop and implement finance and accounting policies and procedures and prepare documentation to support compliance with SOX internal control requirements
- Conduct research and/or prepare accounting memos for critical accounting issues and transactions
- Take a lead role with the Company’s auditors in relation to interim reviews and annual audit of the company’s financial statements, both consolidated and stand-alone, including communicating with key stakeholders to ensure audit process understanding
- Research emerging regulatory reporting and disclosure topics including benchmarking against peers
- Proactively identify improvements to current financial reporting processes and ensures that financial reporting procedures are performed in accordance with the Company’s SOX compliant policies and internal controls
- Assist with the Company’s treasury function, working closely with the VP Finance and Financial Analyst on project financing draws, paydowns, covenant calculations and other bank reporting, as required
- Assist in the preparation of net profit interest calculations and associated reporting to project partners
- Collaborate with the Company’s tax advisors in the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns
- Assist with special projects, as directed
Who You Are
- You have a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS
- You have the ability to research areas of technical accounting complexity and apply applicable guidance to unique transactions and structures
- You are able to multi-task and are comfortable in a high paced, fast changing environment
- You are comfortable working remotely
- You have a sharp attention to detail
- You have excellent Microsoft product capabilities, including Excel
- You have strong people skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse organization
- You’re a team player
Education
- University degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline
- CPA designation required
Experience
- 5+ years of post-designation experience preferably in industry
- Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. GAAP and IFRS
- Exposure to a SOX compliant environment with strong knowledge of internal controls.
- Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
- Experience working in and consolidating a multi-entity, complex org. structure
- Prior experience implementing and/or using financial reporting software and tools
- Strong Microsoft product capabilities, including Excel
- Familiarity with SAP products would be an asset
- Experience in the management of external financial reporting for a public company, financial data analysis, and full cycle accounting
Location
- Remote work environment