Wealthsimple

Senior Director, Financial Reporting

Wealthsimple

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all external financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance.
  • Oversee the month end process and related accounting processes.
  • Drive the overall project plan and necessary infrastructure build-out to operate similar to a public company, implementing new policies, procedures and controls as required and obtaining the necessary buy-in from all stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and manage the external audit process, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors.
  • Lead the development, interpretation, and application of complex technical accounting policies across the organization (e.g., IFRS 9, IFRS 18, revenue recognition, equity etc.).
  • Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape and company growth plans and proactively assess the impact of new accounting standards and strategy and prepare / implement the necessary changes.
  • Review detailed technical accounting memos to support the company’s accounting positions and communicate to senior stakeholders on the impact of the accounting policies to the organization.
  • Continue the build of a rigorous and effective internal control framework (e.g., SOX) to support a public company level control environment.
  • Manage ongoing control testing and remediation efforts, working cross-functionally with process owners, including testing for both the SOC I as well as the interim and annual audits.
  • Promote a strong culture of control and compliance across the organization and ensure that control design supports the company’s growth trajectory.
  • Mentor and lead a high-performing team focused on Accounting Policy, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Controls.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team environment.
  • Act as a thought partner to the VP Controller and Executive team on critical accounting and financial matters.

Requirements

  • CPA designation is required.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, with significant time spent in a Financial Reporting leadership role at a publicly traded company.
  • Deep and current knowledge of IFRS and strong proficiency in establishing and managing internal controls (SOX/ICFR). Experience in financial services is a significant asset.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop senior finance professionals.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-finance stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • A passion for Wealthsimple, fintechs, technology, and AI.
  • An ability to thrive in fast-paced and highly ambiguous settings, building products and processes from the group up with limited guidance.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional projects and fostering collaborative partnerships among diverse teams.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
  • Long-term group savings with employer match using our Wealthsimple for Business platform
  • 20 vacation days + 4 wellness days per year, and unlimited sick and mental health days
  • 90 days away program: Employees can work outside of Canada for up to 90 days per calendar year
  • A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resources Groups (e.g., Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IFRSfinancial reportinginternal controlsSOXtechnical accounting policiesrevenue recognitionequity accountingcontrol testingaudit process managementfinancial statement preparation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationmentoringproblem-solvingproject managementteam buildingstakeholder engagementadaptabilitystrategic thinking
Certifications
CPA