SEC Reporting Manager (Americas)

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation, review, and timely filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings, including all financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A.
• Coincide the report review cycle — collecting and resolving comments from external auditors, legal counsel, internal reviewers, and executive management.
• Completing various aspects of the month-end close and financial reporting process.
• Ad-hoc project-based work including but not limited to, process improvements, accounting guidance implementation and using AI tools to increase the efficiency and quality of the close and reporting cycles.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• A CPA or be enrolled in the CPA program.
• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or large regional preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements at a publicly traded company.
• A proven attention to detail and an ability to work independently and hands-on experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• An ability to prioritize your workload and a flexible/adaptable nature that will thrive in Shopify's fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Advanced skills and experience with Excel, Google Sheets, and SEC reporting software (Workiva).
• Netsuite or other ERP experience.