Manager, External Reporting

Find Your Limitless with Reliance

By joining Reliance as a Manager, External Reporting you’ll become an important Team Member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed.  We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless – join us!
 

What do we offer?

• The tools you need to succeed – including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs
• A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from
• Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success – the only limit is your potential

• A great benefits plan for you / your family
• Career paths so you can advance in the company
• Awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team

What will you do?

• Reviews monthly financial reporting package for management review and reporting to shareholders; Reviews quarterly/yearly Financial Statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and Review of Results, and other legal entity reporting for Canada and US
• Review monthly and quarterly journal entries relating to North American cross-border consolidations and eliminations; ensures the integrity of the balance sheet amounts by developing and maintaining excellent practices for GL account reconciliations; Performs monthly GL reconciliation reviews, and quarterly reviews with the accounting team and Controller
• Create, implement and maintain comprehensive companywide accounting policy documents and memos, perform research on technical accounting topics as required, to ensure compliance with IFRS
• Acts as key contact and liaison with external auditors during interim and year end audit; manage communications with external auditors on financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decision on accounting disclosure; responsible for identifying any audit issues through review, analysis and providing recommendation to ensure processes are aligned with IFRS  
• Fosters a strong control environment, over financial reporting and the entire organization, by ensuring that department internal controls are designed effectively; spot checks the operating effectiveness of controls and takes corrective action as required
• Develops and prioritizes day-to-day individual and interdependent department activities, congruent with the monthly and quarterly financial reporting timeline; monitors, identifies and alleviates emerging information bottlenecks that impact the effectiveness of the department; monitors the day-to-day priorities of the team
• Assists in the functional skills development and performance of the department staff; interprets existing corporate policies and regulatory standards
• Participate in special projects and tasks assigned by Controller or CFO, including system implementation, acquisition due diligence, close activities and post-close integration supports; Assist in automation and streamlining of existing processes and implementation of new processes in Reporting and Finance        

What do you bring?

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
• Five to eight years post qualification experience in IFRS-based technical accounting and external reporting including review of monthly and quarterly financial package
• Previous experience in supervising teams with proven leadership attributes combined with abilities to coach and motivate staff
• General understanding of internal controls over financial reporting
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide an excellent standard of customer service and a desire to serve internal and external customers promptly and courteously
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to understand concepts beyond accounting, with a strong aptitude for finance and business
• Adaptable in a fast-paced and results driven organization
• Proficient in Excel, experience with SAP and Blackline is an asset
   

Why Reliance?
As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort® (Reliance) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and team members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With over 2 million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Toronto, Reliance employs a workforce of over 2,700 Team Members across 28 branches in Canada and two locations in the United States. Reliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, for eight consecutive years since 2016. Reliance remains focused on sustainability, workplace safety, diversity, inclusivity, and prudent governance.

Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit www.reliancehomecomfort.com.

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