Financial Reporting Manager - Hybrid

Why you’ll love Softchoice:

We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people. 

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities. 
 

The impact you will have:
 
Are you an MBA or CPA with management reporting experience or with technology industry experience looking for new challenges at a high growth public company?  If so, this may be the perfect job for you!  As a leading technology solutions provider, the opportunities for you to grow your knowledge base in the technology sector and apply your continuous improvement mindset at Softchoice are limitless.  

As the owner of the consolidated internal financial reporting deliverables, you will be required to work with various stakeholders across the business, to ensure the results are accurately presented to both internal and external stakeholders and reflect the business operations in the period.  You have impeccable organizational and time management skills, as well as an ability to work effectively under pressure to ensure the ongoing timely and accurate delivery of all requisite financial reporting requirements to key internal and external stakeholders.  You pride yourself on your strong attention to detail and sense of responsibility around the accuracy and quality of your deliverables.  You are confident working through ambiguity and complexity and have a keen analytical sense for seeing the big picture through the “weeds”, and presenting it concisely.     

Softchoice offers a culture that embodies both progressiveness and professionalism that sets itself apart from others in the industry - if you believe the above characteristics describe you well, we think you would be a good fit and want to hear from you.  

What you’ll do:

• Full ownership of internal management reporting cycle (monthly, quarterly and ad hoc internal reporting packages).
• Develop and distribute monthly and quarterly internal management reporting packages to the executive leadership and board of directors.
• Drive continuous improvement in the quality of the various financial packages in collaboration with senior Finance staff, leadership team, and key stakeholders, with a lens on clarity, conciseness and consistency.
• In analyzing operating results, highlight areas for improvement and make recommendations to senior management.
• Provide meaningful insights to key stakeholders from what may appear to be disparate datapoints and financial results.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain effective relationships with key internal business partners.
• Partner with key business leaders to draw out meaningful insights, while providing financial expertise and recommendations, in order to drive informed business decisions and actions.
• Evaluate profitability of business units, products, and customers to identify actions to improve overall business results.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and report on key business performance indicators.
• Monthly variance analysis to plan, forecast and prior year.
• Occasionally mentor and coach accounting and finance personnel.
• Requires some extended hours during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end.
• The role is of high visibility with senior leadership and the executive team, and requires demonstrating critical thinking and collaboration skills.
• The role requires the ability to tailor communication and presentations for various purposes and audiences.

Please note: This role is hybrid with an expectation of working in the Toronto office 1-3 times per month.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• MBA or CPA designation
• 7+ years of finance experience with 4+ years of relevant progressive experience in a financial reporting or management reporting role (technology industry an asset)
• Achievement orientation: high drive to produce accurate and quality deliverables
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).  Ability to draw insightful conclusions from financial data and “tell the story” through presentations (slides, verbally) to key stakeholders a must
• Excellent PowerPoint & Excel skills and attention to detail.  Working with large sets of data and creating meaningful and accurate reports is a strength of yours, while continuously looking for ways to bring automation to reporting
• Ability to think critically and independently problem solve through ambiguity and/or complexity
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate teams to produce quality deliverables and multi-task within tight timeframes
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing requirements with outstanding time management skills
• Experience with financial and reporting systems (PowerBI and SAP experience is an asset)

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.

At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds.  Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.  

Why people love working here:

• We offer hybrid and remote working opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits from day one of employment.

• We offer meaningful work and opportunities for career growth.

• Our team members have 2 paid volunteer days per year to give back to a cause of their choice.

• We offer an opportunity to build and grow a career in the technology industry.

• Recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada by the Great Place to Work Institute for 18 consecutive years.

• Softchoice has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the United States for several years.

• We have also been recognized as a Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Best Workplace for Giving Back and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

• We have raised over $3 million through Softchoice Cares, our grassroots fundraising organization.  

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Require accommodation? We are ready to help:

We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly to asktalentacquisition@softchoice.com. We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Our commitment to your experience:

We are committed to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind, we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will be doing the same.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

When you join Softchoice, we will onboard you remotely. Don't worry. It's quick, simple and you'll be connected with your new team in no time.

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Mid-Senior Level