Manager, External Reporting
Blue J Legal
Ontario, Canada
CAD 120k-140k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
Manager, External Reporting
Ontario, Canada
Finance
Hybrid
Full-time
About Blue J
Blue J is the leading generative AI solution for tax professionals. As a B2B SaaS company, our customers are accountants and tax experts who rely on our market-leading software to deliver fast, accurate, and defensible answers to complex tax questions.
With the launch of our flagship generative AI product, we’ve consistently exceeded our revenue targets quarter over quarter and continue to accelerate our growth. Our product roadmap is ambitious, customer-focused, and designed to deliver exceptional value at speed.
On the heels of our $122M USD Series D funding, we’re entering an exciting phase of scale and are looking for a Manager, External Reporting to support our growth. Reporting directly to our VP, Accounting, this role will focus heavily on technical accounting, financial reporting, and driving key initiatives such as our ASPE to IFRS conversion.
A Note on Location
This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, with the preference for being on-site once per week. All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, and live within reasonable commuting distance of our Toronto office for in person meetings.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Manager, External Reporting to play a critical role in scaling our Accounting function during a period of rapid growth and transformation.
This is an individual contributor role where you will lead key technical accounting initiatives, own complex financial reporting matters, and act as a central coordinator (“quarterback”) across our auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders.
This role is ideal for someone looking to transition from public accounting into a high-impact AI industry position with strong ownership, visibility, and career growth.
What You’ll be Doing
Technical Accounting
- Partner closely with Blue J’s external technical accounting advisors to drive the ASPE to IFRS conversion. Work with advisors to identify and quantify key accounting differences, review technical accounting position papers, and draft first-time IFRS financial statements
- Research and assist with technical accounting matters, new pronouncements, and draft technical accounting policies while staying abreast of evolving accounting standards, regulatory changes, and industry best practices
Financial Reporting
- Own the year-end audit process, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors. Ensure an efficient and well-controlled audit
- Prepare and review annual consolidated financial statements, note disclosures, and supporting schedules
Tax Compliance
- Collaborate closely with external tax advisors on sales tax, income tax, and transfer pricing matters. Ensure that legal entity reporting and accounting for tax-related matters are properly reported and disclosed
- Support regulatory and external reporting requirements across jurisdictions (e.g., review tax return filings)
Other
- Contribute to the month-end close process as needed, including review of journal entries and accounting reconciliations
- Partner with Finance leadership to enhance reporting processes, controls, and systems
What You Offer Blue J
- CPA designation, ideally trained at a major public accounting firm
- Minimum of 3+ years post qualification experience
- 1-2 years of experience in a manager capacity
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, preferably in the technology industry
- Experience with complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, financial instruments
- Proven experience leading year-end audits and reviewing financial statements
- Desire and curiosity to work with technical accounting advisors and tax advisors
- Skilled communicator who can present complex technical topics simply and with clarity
- Able to work independently and interact collaboratively cross functionally
- Experience in a SaaS or technology company is preferred
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is a plus
What We Offer You
- A rare opportunity to build and shape the technical accounting function at a high-growth AI company
- An opportunity to transition from audit into an impactful industry role
- A mission-driven culture where your work directly advances clarity, efficiency, and accessibility in tax research
- We’re well-funded and offer competitive base salaries and stock options. You’ll play a crucial role in our growth, and it’s important to us that you share in our long-term success
- A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team that values innovation, respect, and fun
- We care about you as a whole person. You’ll have a healthy work/life balance and colleagues who respect it. We’ve mindfully put together a great benefits package that covers you and your family
- Flexibility in how you work: primarily remote, with occasional travel to our Toronto office as needed
The Core Values that Define Our Culture
- We are customer-focused
- We put the team interest before self-interest
- We are pleasant and playful
- We are open to better ideas
- We deliver on our promises
- We solve the toughest problems
What to Expect in the Interview Process
We anticipate a high volume of applicants for this role and are excited to grow our team. A human will review each application and get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you!
Interview Process
- Chat with Lavita, our Talent Acquisition Manager
- Meet Kim, our VP of Finance
- Present your case study to Kim, and Charlie, our Director of Finance
- Chat with Grant, our CFO
- Meet Ben, our CEO
We believe our strength is built on diversity of thought, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value inclusiveness and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know in your application. Our team is dedicated to providing the necessary support and making reasonable adjustments to ensure a smooth process for everyone.
How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process
To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Blue J uses AI-enabled tools within our applicant tracking system to help organize applications and highlight profiles that match the key requirements for each role.
AI does not make hiring decisions.
Every application is reviewed by a member of our Talent team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans.
We use these tools to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment and we’re committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is CA$120,000 – CA$140,000 per year.
Final compensation will be set fairly and thoughtfully based on experience, expertise, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities. While all candidates are expected to bring directly relevant experience, the top of the range is typically reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional depth in the role’s core competencies, a strong track record of impact in similar environments, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy from day one.
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