<p>Our client is hiring a Corporate Accounting Compliance Manager. This is a hybrid role reporting to an office in Cambridge, Ontario.</p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Manager, Corporate Compliance is accountable for ensuring compliance with applicable internal controls, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements, across a complex, global organization. The role serves as a compliance leader, partnering closely with corporate finance, business units, external auditors, and internal audit to maintain and continuously strengthen the control environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>MAJOR DUTIES</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Compliance & Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support the design, documentation, and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).</li><li>Coordinate and oversee management’s SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, testing, remediation, and certifications.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit process, including collaborating with global teams on requirements and execution of group wide controls</li><li>Partner with internal audit and divisional management to address control deficiencies and strengthen the overall control environment.</li><li>Monitor changes in accounting and regulatory requirements and assess impacts to the organization.</li><li>Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across global business units.</li></ul><p><strong>Corporate Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS) and company accounting policies.</li><li>Prepare technical accounting analyses and position papers for complex or non-routine transactions.</li><li>Provide technical accounting training to global teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, and operational finance teams on compliance related activities</li><li>Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for reporting and compliance matters.</li><li>Support business units on reporting requirements, accounting interpretations, and compliance expectations.</li><li>Contribute to enterprise initiatives such as process standardization, and close optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Drive improvements in compliance activities. Identify, prioritize, and drive improvements in compliance activities, including control rationalization and optimization.</li><li>Develop standardized reporting templates, controls, and documentation practices.</li><li>Support finance transformation initiatives, including ERP upgrades and reporting automation.</li><li>Champion change and support process improvement initiatives with business software tools.</li><li>Promote strong governance, discipline, and accountability in compliance activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Development</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a mentor and subject matter expert for compliance and financial reporting topics across the organization, influencing best practices and elevating technical capability.</li><li>Foster a culture of precision, professionalism, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Director of Financial Reporting to oversee financial reporting and compliance within our client. This role involves managing consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing technical expertise for complex transactions. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to the success of real estate development projects while driving improvements in financial processes and systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis across various entities and projects.</p><p>• Lead efforts to apply and maintain accounting policies aligned with relevant standards, including guidance on revenue recognition and asset classification.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage external audits, acting as the primary contact for auditors and advisors.</p><p>• Ensure regulatory compliance with statutory reporting requirements and filings.</p><p>• Direct the consolidation process for multiple entities, joint ventures, and special purpose vehicles, including handling intercompany eliminations.</p><p>• Provide expert guidance on technical accounting matters for acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex transactions.</p><p>• Develop and oversee accounting policies for real estate development costs, including capitalization and allocation practices.</p><p>• Implement process improvements and internal controls to enhance the efficiency of financial reporting.</p><p>• Mentor and guide the financial reporting team while supporting system upgrades and data migration initiatives.</p>
