Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Lightspeed Commerce

. Contribute to the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial reports, including financial statements, the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), earnings releases, earnings calls, and investor presentations .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting and technical accounting, with a strong command of IFRS standards and experience in publicly traded company environments. Capable of enhancing financial reporting tools and mentoring junior team members.

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CPA DesignationIFRS KnowledgeFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAudit Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationComplex Accounting AnalysesContract AnalysisTechnical AccountingProcess Optimization

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

WorkivaFinQueryAI Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

IFRS 15IFRS 16IAS 38Business CombinationsShare-Based Payments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial reports, including financial statements, the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), earnings releases, earnings calls, and investor presentations
Prepare analyses supporting financial reporting and ensure the consistency and accuracy of deliverables
Prepare complex accounting analyses in accordance with IFRS, including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, IAS 38, business combinations, share-based payments, and financing transactions
Analyze and interpret complex contracts to determine the appropriate accounting treatment and its impact on financial reporting
Participate in internal and external audit processes
Enhance financial reporting tools, including Workiva and FinQuery, by leveraging AI and automation
Collaborate on special projects related to internal controls, acquisitions, process optimization, technical accounting training, and sustainability/ESG
Collaborate with the organization’s business partners to identify and address accounting issues
Support the onboarding and development of junior team members through informal mentoring and knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA designation
At least 3 years of experience as an auditor, accountant, or finance professional
Strong knowledge of the technical application of IFRS
In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, ideally in a publicly traded company environment
Passion for technical accounting and a continuous desire to expand your knowledge
Experience in environments requiring a strong attention to detail
Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken; English is required as the working language
Disclosure of any criminal convictions and a criminal background check as part of the hiring process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment with 3 days per week in the office
Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
Stock options
Retirement plan contributions
Training and career development opportunities
Health and wellness allowance
Volunteer days
Employee resource groups and sponsored sports teams
Computer purchase program to acquire a personal MacBook
Enhanced parental leave
Ongoing learning opportunities
International mobility
Accommodations available upon request for candidates with disabilities