Director of Financial Reporting in Halifax, NS

Director of Financial Reporting Job Description

A director of financial reporting in Canada must have advanced knowledge and understanding of CGAAP, IFRS and securities reporting requirements and financial statement analysis. Companies expect candidates for this job to have a CPA, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business, and at least eight years of experience. Top candidates have experience in public accounting, IFRS regulations and securities reporting. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and verbal, writing and interpersonal skills are crucial to the position, as is the ability to interact with all levels of corporate and divisional management.

Typical director of financial reporting duties:

Preparing, analyzing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis

Performing technical accounting research as required, including on accounting pronouncements, and meeting with divisional controllers on accounting and financial reporting issues

Preparing all CGAAP and provincially regulated financial reporting, including supporting documents

Ensuring compliance related to financial reporting and disclosure requirements

Supervising, training and mentoring staff with duties related to corporate accounting and reporting

Communicating regularly with management and business units

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Salary for Director of Financial Reporting in Halifax, NS

118745 - 160820

25th percentile

118745

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

138146

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

160820

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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