Senior External Reporting Advisor
Edmonton, AB, CA, T6C 4G3
At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.
At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.
What Role You Will Play on Our Team
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.
What You Will Do
External Reporting & Financial Disclosure
- 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.
Audit and Stakeholder Management
- 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.
Process Improvement and Governance
- 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.
About You
Skills & Qualifications
- 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.
Technical Expertise
- 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.
Communication & Influence
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Your Benefits
An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.
We offer you:
- 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
Please note benefits may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.
Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.
Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.
Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.
Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
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