Director of Financial Reporting in Saint John, NB

Director of Financial Reporting Job Description

A director of financial reporting in Canada must have advanced knowledge and understanding of CGAAP, IFRS and securities reporting requirements and financial statement analysis. Companies expect candidates for this job to have a CPA, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business, and at least eight years of experience. Top candidates have experience in public accounting, IFRS regulations and securities reporting. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and verbal, writing and interpersonal skills are crucial to the position, as is the ability to interact with all levels of corporate and divisional management.

Typical director of financial reporting duties:

Preparing, analyzing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis

Performing technical accounting research as required, including on accounting pronouncements, and meeting with divisional controllers on accounting and financial reporting issues

Preparing all CGAAP and provincially regulated financial reporting, including supporting documents

Ensuring compliance related to financial reporting and disclosure requirements

Supervising, training and mentoring staff with duties related to corporate accounting and reporting

Communicating regularly with management and business units

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Salary for Director of Financial Reporting in Saint John, NB

120481 - 165113

Low

120481

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

141756

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

165113

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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