Accounting Analyst

osc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring by CPAs on staff

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) offers a Regular, Full time position in Toronto. The Rotational Program spans 24 months of work experience rotations and 36 months in various groups, with a pathway toward CPA designation and a permanent role.

Responsibilities include reviews of registered firms, internal controls, and regulatory guidance, with strong mentoring and competitive compensation. You will contribute to accounting and assurance activities, participate in training, and rotate

Qualifications

• Student entering final year of university with graduation before Sept 2027 and CPA designation eligibility.
• Interest in accounting and regulatory/compliance work.
• Ability to balance multiple rotations and deadlines with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of registered firms to ensure compliance with securities laws.
• Participate in internal control reviews and assessments.
• Perform continuous disclosure reviews for public companies.
• Assist in applying new accounting standards and regulatory policies.
• Participate in training development for accounting and assurance topics.
• Support CPA pathway requirements and rotations through multiple OSC divisions.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Regulatory/compliance interest

Strong communication skills

Team and independent work

Education

Accounting knowledge/CPA candidate

Job description

Regular, Full time

Closing Date: September 18, 2026

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario's capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

Overview of the OSC's Rotational Program

1. Work Experience Rotation Period (24 months, net of absences) – Participants will complete the CPA foundational and professional work experience requirements by rotating through the following divisions within the OSC: Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division and the Corporate Finance Division.
2. Multi-Group Assignment Period (36 months) – Subsequent to completing the CPA designation requirements in the Work Experience Rotation Period, participants will be assigned to available opportunities in various other groups of the OSC to continue to grow and develop their experience. During this period, rotations could include the following groups: Internal Audit Division, Department of the Chief Accountant, or Enforcement Division. Upon completion of the Multi-Group Assignment Period, or earlier as needed, a participant will be placed into a permanent position.

Is this opportunity right for you?

• We will only be considering applicants who: Are students entering their final year of university studies with a graduation date prior to September 2027, with an interest in obtaining their CPA designation (or students who have successfully completed an accredited post-secondary institution program, such that they are eligible to participate in and write the Foundational Development Examination prior to joining the OSC).
• Are interested in both accounting and regulatory/compliance work.
• Are ready to commit to a multi-year rotational program with full-time hours in Toronto, Ontario.
• Can work both independently and on a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Can effectively manage multiple demands on time, communicate information (both written and verbally) in a clear and concise manner, and demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.

What's in it for you?

• We offer competitive compensation and a program that includes flexible study time, allowing you to focus on successfully completing your CPA designation requirements.
• We will also provide strong mentoring by one or more of our CPAs on staff as you take on increasing responsibility and accountability over the duration of the program.
• We offer a diverse, fair and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work. As we believe in rewarding outstanding performance, we offer a highly attractive, competitive base salary, generous performance pay, a highly sought after defined benefit pension plan and a comprehensive range of benefit programs with premiums paid by the OSC.

What type of work will you do?

• Conduct reviews of registered firms and regulated entities to assess compliance with Ontario securities laws that support investor protection and confidence in the capital markets.
• Participate in the review and assessment of the OSC's internal controls.
• Complete continuous disclosure reviews for public companies and registrants that report in accordance with IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Assist in researching and advising on the application of new and/or complex accounting standards.
• Assist in developing and assessing the application of regulatory rules and policies related to accounting and assurance standards.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training in topical areas of accounting, assurance, and other areas that impact financial reporting or securities regulation to other members of the OSC.

Application requirements: A cover letter stating your interest in working for the OSC, includin