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JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the CFO, you will use your professional expertise and passion for financial reporting to maintain an effective reporting and control framework for the global operations of the company. Strong organization, attention to detail and communication skills will allow you to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a proven ability to develop and motivate team members, and willingness to roll up your sleeves, you will deliver strong business outcomes. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded and technically strong professional to play a key leadership role in the finance team at D2L, and our continued growth as a publicly traded company.

HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Leadership of the external reporting, internal controls and compliance functions, including coaching and development of direct reports and establishment of strategic priorities and objectives
• Oversee and execute the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements under IFRS for the purpose of public filings
• Oversee and execute the preparation of the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for quarterly and annual public filings including sourcing input from the FP&A team and senior leadership across the organization
• Ownership of technical accounting function - advising on complex accounting transactions (including revenue recognition and M&A activities), and implementing accounting policy
• Joint ownership with Controllership office over the financial audit and review of consolidated and subsidiary financial statements
• Ownership of the design, implementation, maintenance and review of the internal control environment, including ICOFR, ITGC and ELC controls; and ensuring public company internal controls certification is met.
• Deep understanding of business processes and ability to propose and implement improvements to support efficiency and effectiveness in operations and financial reporting best practices
• Enable key stakeholders across the organization on internal controls best practices and business acumen
• Maintain strong relationships and collaboration with auditors, legal counsel and other advisors in support of external reporting, internal controls and audit matters
• Direct support, oversight and partnership with the Senior Manager of Taxation to ensure compliant and optimized taxation function across corporate income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and other taxation matters
• Oversee and execute on the preparation of statutory filing requirements from multiple jurisdictions and regulatory bodies, including related assurance and audit requirements
• Oversee and execute on due diligence review and recommendations of merger and acquisition opportunities
• Collaborate across finance and other departments on special projects as required

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• You are organized with a strong attention to detail allowing you to manage multiple accountabilities with minimal direction
• You are adaptable, and have a proven ability to set direction and execute on priorities in a fast-paced environment
• You have a proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team towards high performance
• You are a team player and have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and proactively build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• You solve cross functional problems with collaboration and influence, and consideration to the broader impact of decisions and actions
• You have excellent analytical skills allowing you to solve complex problems with creative and practical solutions
• You are a proactive self-starter with strong accountability, ensuring business outcomes are realized

D2L Leadership Competencies:

• Lead by example
• Deliver Awesome Outcomes
• Talent Magnet
• Boundary-less
• Focus on Better, Smarter, Faster
• Wins Hearts and Minds

Work Experience Recommendations:

• 5-10+ years of financial reporting and audit experience at public accounting firm or in industry, with leadership experience
• Advanced experience with complex accounting and preparing publicly company financial statements in accordance with IFRS or US GAAP, including full note disclosures
• Advanced experience with internal controls compliance and certification as a public company is a strong asset
• Experience in software companies with global operations is a strong asset
• Experience with tax compliance and/or planning is an asset
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite and NetSuite ERP system is an asset

Education Recommendations:

• Completion of Chartered Professional Accounting designation (CPA)
• University degree or equivalent in business or finance/accounting