Director, Corporate Reporting

Embark on a journey with one of Canada's fastest growing companies – welcome to goeasy! We have been honored with recognitions such as Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, the 2022 Report on Business Women Lead Here, Report on Business for Canada’s Top Growing Companies and TSX30 as one of the best performing companies on the TSX. We've also received the Greater Toronto Top Employers Award and certified as a Great Place to Work®. We're on the lookout for the best and brightest to join our team!

Our vision is to provide everyday Canadians a path to a better tomorrow, today.  As one of Canada’s leading non-prime consumer lenders, we offer a full suite of products including non-prime leasing, unsecured and secured loans as well as point-of-sale-financing though easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare.  

Reporting to the VP, Finance, the Director, Corporate Reporting plays an integral role in facilitating goeasy’s financial close and disclosure process, in addition to providing significant support in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting obligations. The successful individual will actively engage in ad-hoc projects and consistently provide detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses upon request. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for evaluating the implications of new accounting standards and provide accounting operational guidance on new strategic business initiatives.

What will you be doing? 

• Serving as an in-house technical accounting expert, support the day-to-day finance and accounting activities, including the month-end global financial statement process, ensure reporting deadlines are met and potential issues that could affect the results are resolved prior to closing the books.
• Manage corporate accounting, including payroll, treasury, share-based compensation and investment accounting.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement analysis.
• Ensure timely delivery of the quarterly and annual financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis and other regulatory disclosures.
• Manage periodic reports to regulatory bodies including TSX, OSC, SEDAR and SEDI.
• Develop, implement and monitor internal controls and implement risk mitigation strategies in accordance with industry standards.
• Support the CEO / CFO certification processes including supporting the internal audit team in their control testing and identifying opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls.
• Provide internal guidance on accounting issues; liaise with internal groups and external auditors.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to team members, acting as a mentor.
• Keep abreast of new accounting pronouncements and analyze their impact.
• Support the vendor management team in their review of contracts and provide its accounting implications.
• Support the adoption and implementation of the upcoming Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
• Support special projects, including, debt and equity finance deals, and financial analysis of new strategic initiatives.
• Conduct thorough analytical reviews related to accounting matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting principles and regulations.
• Play a key role in business acquisition projects, including due diligence, post-acquisition valuation and PPA accounting. Coordinate with various cross-functional and external teams during the post-acquisition integration process.  

What experience do you have? 

• CPA, CA designation or equivalent is required.
• Experience in public accounting is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of experience in finance role including recent experiences in accounting policies and consolidation, with a minimum of 3 years of post-designation experience in a management capacity.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and internal controls.
• Solid experience in consolidations and OSC regulatory filings and reporting.
• Proven leadership capabilities; strong focus on coaching and development of others.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft D365, OneStream, MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Highly organized self-starter adept in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Excellent at managing deadlines and multitasking.
• Strong communicator, analytical thinker, and team player.

 We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to work three days onsite per week, choosing between our Mississauga and downtown Toronto office.  

Internal Applicants: please apply through the link and provide written endorsement from your current manager. 

 Why should you work for goeasy?  

In keeping with our mission to create better tomorrows for our employees, each year goeasy commits to continuously enhancing its total rewards. Here are some of the perks we offer… 

 Financial Benefits: 

• Annual and long-term bonus plan that rewards your hard work and dedication. 
• Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances. 
• MAT & PAT leave top-up. 

Health and Lifestyle: 

• Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments. 
• Immediate enrollment in comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Stay fit and energized with exclusive access to our on-site private gym at our head office. 

Employee Perks: 

• Fuel your growth with the Tuition Assistance Program. 
• Double the impact of your generosity with Company Matched Charitable Donations. 
• Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others. 
• Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, a healthy snack program, a fitness studio, free gated parking, and more! 

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment: 
At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. This means that we are committed to cultivating and preserving a work culture where we celebrate who we are, where everyone feels seen and heard and where every employee can fulfill their potential. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Canada. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs. 

 Additional Information: 
All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.  We thank all interested applicants, however we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above. 

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