Senior External Reporting Advisor

ExxonMobil • Edmonton, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior External Reporting Advisor is responsible for the preparation, review, analysis, and delivery of high-quality external financial reporting to investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders. As a trusted technical accounting and reporting expert, this role ensures compliance with US GAAP, securities regulations, and corporate reporting requirements while supporting the Company's reporting strategy, governance framework, and disclosure processes.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, and other business functions to deliver accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting. This role also provides leadership on complex accounting matters, emerging reporting requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and integrity of the external reporting process.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive external financial reporting and technical accounting experience.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a public accounting firm and/or large public corporate environment.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and external reporting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting capabilities and sound professional judgment.
• Strong business acumen and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) or other securities regulatory filings.
• Experience in the oil and gas, energy, or natural resources industry is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and coordination of quarterly and annual external filings, including consolidated financial statements, related note disclosures, and supporting documentation, in accordance with US GAAP, securities regulations, and internal reporting policies.
• Manage the end-to-end external reporting process to ensure accurate, complete, and timely filings with applicable securities regulators.
• Support the preparation and review of Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), quarterly and annual filings, and other external reporting documents.
• Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) related to external reporting and disclosure processes.
• Research, analyze, and document the accounting and disclosure implications of complex, unusual, and strategic business transactions.
• Support Executive Leadership and Investor Relations through the preparation of financial information included in external communications and investor presentations.
• Monitor evolving accounting standards, reporting and disclosure requirements collaborating with finance teams and global counterparts to assess the impact on the organization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to finance teams, senior leaders, and business stakeholders on technical accounting, external reporting, and disclosure matters.
• Act as a primary liaison with external auditors related to external financial reporting and disclosure matters.
• Participate in implementation of accounting standards, reporting technologies, automation initiatives, and control enhancements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reporting processes, controls, efficiencies, and governance practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Training and mentorship
• Relocation assistance as required
• Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior