Accounting Standards and Financial Reporting Advisor

iA Financial Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days and个人?

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking an Accounting Standards Advisor to interpret and apply IFRS within the Finance and Actuarial Services sector. You will translate complex accounting issues into practical solutions, lead strategic accounting positions, and monitor regulatory changes to support the organization’s financial reporting integrity.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA designation, and more than five years of relevant IFRS experience, with strong French communication.

Qualifications

• More than five years of relevant experience, including accounting standards analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as IFRS subject matter expert for internal teams and partners in Finance.
• Lead strategic and complex accounting positions balancing regulatory needs and business goals.
• Demonstrate leadership in cross-disciplinary projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor new accounting and regulatory standards and support their implementation.
• Contribute to evolving financial statement models and quality of public statements.
• Prepare and review internal/external financial information and management reports.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

French advanced

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA designation

Job description

Job Description

Build the future with us

Are you passionate about financial reporting and skilled at translating complex accounting issues into solutions that support business decisions? As an Accounting Standards Advisor within the Finance and Actuarial Services sector, you will play a key role in interpreting and applying accounting standards and advancing the organization’s financial reporting practices.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As an Accounting Standards Advisor, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting standards (IFRS) for internal teams and partners within the Finance function.
• Lead strategic and complex accounting positions while balancing regulatory requirements, risk management and business needs.
• Demonstrate leadership in projects and strategic mandates carried out in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor new accounting and regulatory standards, assess their impact and support their implementation.
• Prepare and contribute to the evolution of financial statement models and the quality control of the group’s public financial statements.
• Participate in preparing and reviewing internal and external financial information, including management reports, presentations to senior management and other strategic financial documents.
• Analyze and review financial information from various teams to ensure its accuracy, consistency and quality.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking and strategic mindset.
• Stands out for their resourcefulness, agility and ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability in carrying out assigned mandates.
• Is recognized for their ability to positively influence others and exercise sound judgment in complex environments.
• Has more than five years of relevant experience, including experience analyzing accounting standards.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a recognized CPA designation.
• Has a good knowledge of IFRS, sound professional judgment and strong oral and written communication skills in French at an advanced level.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• AI is in everyone’s hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth;
• A healthy, safe, fair and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans
• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation program, wellness days and personal development days
• Telemedicine services
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And much more!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-10-08

Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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