Accounting Standards and Financial Reporting Advisor

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days and PD

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking an Accounting Standards Advisor to translate complex accounting issues into practical solutions for business decisions. This role sits in Finance and Actuarial Services, focusing on IFRS, regulatory alignment, and high-quality financial reporting.

With 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor in Accounting and CPA designation, you will lead strategic accounting work, collaborate across teams, and ensure accurate, insightful financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA designation.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience including accounting standards.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and professional judgment.
• Advanced French speaking and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on IFRS for internal teams.
• Lead strategic accounting positions balancing regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects.
• Monitor new accounting standards and support implementation.
• Contribute to financial statement models and quality control.
• Prepare internal and external financial information and reports.
• Analyze financial data across teams for accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Intellectual curiosity

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Ownership and accountability

Influence and judgment

Priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA designation

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!

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!