Position Overview:*
Xplore Inc. is Canada’s Fibre and 5G broadband company for rural living. Founded in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Xplore has become one of the country’s largest facilities-based telecommunications providers for residential and business customers. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.
Xplore is a portfolio company of Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, a global leader in infrastructure investing with over $70 billion in assets under management.
We are seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting based out of Markham, ON (Hybrid). Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Reporting, the Manager of Financial Reporting is primarily responsible for oversight over the preparation of the company’s International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) compliant quarterly external financial statements and Management, Discussions and Analysis (“MD&A”) and leading the interpretation and application of current and new accounting standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee the preparation of the company’s IFRS compliant quarterly external financial statements and MD&A, including underlying working papers and audit committee materials
- Coordinate and manage audit and other engagements with external auditors
- Lead the interpretation and application of current and new accounting standards, including researching, documenting, providing guidance and making recommendations on technical accounting issues, determining the appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions and assessing any new system requirements/changes
- Review and oversee the monthly accounting for and reconciliation of complex accounting transactions and balances
- Contribute to and support digital finance transformation initiatives and projects
- Coach and mentor direct reports
- Other ad hoc financial reporting and technical accounting tasks
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA designation
- 5+ years of progressive work experience in external financial reporting and technical accounting under IFRS, either in industry or from a public accounting firm
- Experience in leading/managing a small team of finance professionals
- External auditing experience from a public accounting firm is required
- Background in or exposure to telecommunications industry considered an asset
- Working knowledge of SAP considered an asset and is desirable
Condition of employment:
As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.
Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.
Company Overview:
Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.