We are seeking a Manager, External Reporting to lead the preparation and delivery of the organization’s external financial reporting requirements. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and will play a key role in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, MD&A;, and related public-company disclosures.
The successful candidate will be a CPA with strong public-company external reporting experience and a solid technical accounting foundation. This position will partner closely with senior finance leadership, business units, external auditors, and other stakeholders to support high-quality financial reporting and continuously strengthen reporting processes and controls.
Manage the external reporting calendar and coordinate deliverables across finance and other stakeholders to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
Research, assess, and document complex accounting matters and the impact of new or amended IFRS standards.
Prepare and review technical accounting memos supporting significant accounting positions, estimates, transactions, and disclosures.
Ensure financial statement presentation and disclosures remain compliant with applicable IFRS and public-company reporting requirements.
Work closely with the consolidation and corporate accounting teams to validate financial results and resolve reporting matters.
Coordinate with external auditors throughout quarterly reviews and the annual audit process.




Support senior management in reviewing financial results, significant accounting matters, and external reporting considerations.
Maintain and enhance internal controls over the external financial reporting process.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls, timelines, and overall reporting efficiency.
Support accounting and reporting requirements associated with significant transactions, acquisitions, reorganizations, or other corporate initiatives, as applicable.
Assist with ad hoc financial reporting, technical accounting, and finance projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
Approximately 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, with significant experience in external financial reporting.
Direct public-company external reporting experience is required.
Solid technical accounting capabilities with the ability to research and document complex IFRS matters.
Strong understanding of financial reporting controls and governance in a public-company environment.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP and financial reporting/consolidation systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. #

📌 Reporting Finance Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vaco
📍 Winnipeg