Financial Reporting Manager

Summary

Join Thinkific as their Financial Reporting Manager for an 18-month contract and take ownership of all external financial reporting matters. You will prepare financial statements, MD&A, Annual Information Form, and Management Information Circular, collaborating with various teams and external advisors. Key responsibilities include improving the preparation and review of financial statements, implementing accounting policies, leading audits, assessing major transactions, supporting technical accounting matters, assisting in month-end procedures, leading internal controls design, identifying process improvements, preparing disclosures for annual reports, and presenting financial reports to senior leadership. The ideal candidate possesses proven experience in financial reporting within a Canadian public company, 6+ years of accounting experience (3 years post-designation preferred), Big 4 experience, a CPA designation, strong IFRS understanding, advanced Excel skills, critical thinking abilities, and excellent communication skills. A strong interest in AI technologies is preferred. Thinkific offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, equity, bonuses, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan, along with comprehensive benefits, flexible paid time off, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 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 previous experience at a Big 4 accounting firm
• Holds a CPA designation and has a strong understanding of IFRS
• Possesses advanced knowledge in Excel or Google Sheets and has experience with Workiva
• Has the ability to think critically and solve problems independently, and has experience implementing accounting improvements

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements & MD&A, actively collaborating with Investor Relations to ensure a cohesive and compelling narrative across all external communications
• 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 quantitative and qualitative disclosures for annual reporting documents (such as MIC, AIF), working closely with our Legal team to ensure quality documents
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong interest in leveraging emerging AI technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Experience working in the technology industry
• Experience with Workday Financials

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, team-wide bonuses, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off to maintain mental and physical health. Our team is encouraged to take a minimum 4 weeks of vacation, plus Thinker Holidays (extended long weekends in the summer) and time off for the December holiday season
• Health Benefits and Wellness: Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1 include health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, $3,000 for mental health care, a short-term health plan, and an additional health or personal spending account. Plus, family friendly benefits include generous parental leave top-ups for up to 32 weeks, as well as fertility coverage and personalized return to work options
• Flexible Work . Choose to work from home from anywhere in Canada, at our Vancouver HQ, a co-working space, or anywhere there’s wifi for a change of scenery
• Learning & Growth. An annual $1500 USD Learn and Grow fund for conferences, seminars, or courses, plus training, mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
• A home office setup so you’re ready to succeed with a company-owned Macbook Pro and a budget to order a desk, chair, or any accessories to help you work comfortably and productively