Senior Director, Financial Reporting

Wealthsimple Technologies

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Director of Financial Reporting to join our Controllership leadership team. This strategic role is critical to supporting Wealthsimple’s continued growth and evolving regulatory landscape, including scaling the team to a public company standard. The Senior Director will be responsible for overseeing the full scope of our internal and external financial reporting function, ensuring technical accounting excellence, and maintaining a robust control environment. This is a highly visible role that requires a blend of deep technical accounting knowledge, exceptional leadership, and a proactive, forward-thinking mindset.

Requirements

CPA designation is required.
15+ years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, with significant time spent in a Financial Reporting leadership role at a publicly traded company.
Deep and current knowledge of IFRS and strong proficiency in establishing and managing internal controls (SOX/ICFR).
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop senior finance professionals.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-finance stakeholders and executive leadership.
A passion for Wealthsimple, fintechs, technology, and AI
An ability to thrive in fast-paced and highly ambiguous settings, building products and processes from the group up with limited guidance
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional projects and fostering collaborative partnerships among diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services is a significant asset.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all external financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance.
Oversee the month end process and related accounting processes.
Drive the overall project plan and necessary infrastructure build-out to operate similar to a public company, implementing new policies, procedures and controls as required and obtaining the necessary buy-in from all stakeholders.
Coordinate and manage the external audit process, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors.
Lead the development, interpretation, and application of complex technical accounting policies across the organization (e.g., IFRS 9, IFRS 18, revenue recognition, equity etc.)
Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape and company growth plans and proactively assess the impact of new accounting standards and strategy and prepare / implement the necessary changes.
Review detailed technical accounting memos to support the company’s accounting positions and communicate to senior stakeholders on the impact of the accounting policies to the organization.
Continue the build of a rigorous and effective internal control framework (e.g., SOX) to support a public company level control environment
Manage ongoing control testing and remediation efforts, working cross-functionally with process owners, including testing for both the SOC I as well as the interim and annual audits
Promote a strong culture of control and compliance across the organization and ensure that control design supports the company’s growth trajectory.
Mentor and lead a high-performing team focused on Accounting Policy, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Controls.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team environment.
Act as a thought partner to the VP Controller and Executive team on critical accounting and financial matters.

Benefits

Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year
90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS

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