Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Turner & Townsend; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Learning & development budget

Professional membership/license fee

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Toronto, Canada is seeking an Assistant Manager, Finance & Reporting to oversee all financial operations, ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP and IFRS, and provide strategic financial guidance to the Finance Controller.

The role requires CPA designation, 8+ years in finance and accounting (2+ years in a finance manager capacity), strong knowledge of tax laws including Quebec, and proficiency with D365, Power BI, and internal controls (SOX). Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent.
• Experience in finance and accounting with 8+ years including 2+ years in a finance manager role.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP (ASPE), US GAAP and IFRS.
• Knowledge of Canadian tax laws (including Quebec).
• Experience with internal controls and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements under Canadian GAAP and IFRS.
• Manage revenue recognition and project accounting compliance.
• Oversee cash flow and resource utilization.
• Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets (SOX).
• Collaborate with Payroll, Travel and Expenses vendors.
• Coordinate with banks on report automation.
• Support external auditors and annual audit process.
• Assist Finance Controller with process improvements and governance.
• Support growth through policy implementation and financial systems.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft D365 Accounting Software

Power BI

MS Copilot

Job description

Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Full-time
• Department: Business support

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Who are you?

We are seeking a highly skilled & experienced Manager - Finance & Reporting to join our team in Toronto, Canada office.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to Finance Controller.

Responsibilities

• Lead in overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP and IFRS
• Experience in Revenue recognition and Project Accounting and related compliances
• Oversee cash flow management, ensuring optimal utilization of financial resources
• Implement and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard company assets (SOX)
• Collaborating with external vendors around Payroll, Travel and Expenses
• Collaborate with bank around automation of reports
• Collaborate with external auditors and manage the annual audit process
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and tax laws
• Supports the Finance controller in driving continuous improvement in financial processes and systems that directly are linked with the financial systems
• Supports the Finance controller in governance, policy implementation and procedures to support the company's growth objectives
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent.
• Proficient in speaking English
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in finance and accounting, including experience in a finance manager role (2+ years)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP (ASPE), US GAAP, IFRS
• Strong knowledge around Canadian tax laws and regulations (including Quebec)
• Expertise in financial accounting, reporting and compliances
• Proficiency in financial analysis and modeling
• Advanced skills in internal controls and risk management (SOX)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience in a private corporation environment preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience with Microsoft D365 Accounting Software
• Operational awareness about Power BI, Ms. Copilot and other interactive AI tools.

The base salary range for this full-time role is$90,000 - $110,000per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for.

What's in it for you...

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.