VP Corporate Accounting
We’re looking for a VP Corporate Accounting to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, taking accountability for the stable delivery, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and the effective application of accounting policies across the organization. The VP Corporate Accounting ensures the accounting function operates predictably and resiliently, even during periods of change.
- Provide leadership and direction to support the accounting team to deliver accurate and timely financial information and reporting, ensuring initiatives are in alignment with organizational strategy.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and presentation of financial statements and reports, ensuring accurate and timely delivery and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, including presenting to executive leadership and Board of Directors.
- Continuously evaluate current financial practices and procedures focusing on efficiency and risk mitigation efforts to safeguard credit union assets.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization using technology and oversee the implementation of solutions.
- Champion the team’s adoption and proficiency of Microsoft tools to enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field in addition to a CPA designation.
- 7-10+ years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of IFRS® Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and the OSFI regulatory environment.
- Proficiency in using accounting software, data analytics tools, and digital platforms (preferably Microsoft including Teams, Excel, Outlook, Copilot, Power BI and Power Query).
- Detail-oriented and risk aware, contributing to the safeguarding of our company’s assets and reputation.
- Proficient in digital literacy, including (but not limited to) critical thinking, problem solving and navigation using digital solutions.
About Us
Hi! We’re Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. We like to keep it simple. We have three values – Accountability, Integrity, and Respect – and we are constantly striving to improve our organization to make it better for you (our member and prospective employee)!
How are we different from other Credit Unions? We’ve put in the work to become a federal credit union – just one of three in Canada – to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. We are proudly rooted in Saskatchewan, but our vision is national, or as we like to say, "Made in Sask, Built for Canada".
What sets us apart:
- Commitment to Community: $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference
- Strong focus on Diversity and Inclusion: Nearly 22% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering a diverse workplace
- Benefits that start when you do: Our full-time staff participate in a 7% employer-matched pension plan, extended health benefits, employee and family assistance program, and a staff loan rate. These benefits all start on Day 1 of employment, no waiting period!
In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who have graced these lands for millennia.
We are privileged to live on, work on and enjoy the benefits of these lands, now known as Canada.
