Associate Chief Accountant

Alberta Securities Commission; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory body in Alberta seeks an Associate Chief Accountant to provide expert guidance in accounting and auditing. This role involves mentoring staff, engaging in policy initiatives, and representing the organization externally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a CPA designation, along with strong communication and project management skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
• 7+ years of securities experience, ideally as a Senior Manager.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance on complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues.
• Developing educational materials and conducting training sessions.
• Mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Judgment

Research

Communication

Presentation

Project Management

Education

CPA designation

Job description

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The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It aims to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and protect investors. As part of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate, and harmonize Canada's capital markets regulation.

The Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) provides expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting to ASC staff and guidance to reporting issuers and their advisors. It is involved in policy initiatives and training related to these areas.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Associate Chief Accountant will serve as an expert resource, represent the ASC externally, mentor staff, and be a thought leader in accounting and auditing.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing guidance on complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues.
• Responding to inquiries from issuers and advisors.
• Researching key accounting developments and liaising with standard-setters.
• Engaging in speaking and networking opportunities, outreach activities.
• Participating in policy initiatives, committees, and special projects.
• Representing the ASC on external committees and meetings.
• Developing educational materials and conducting training sessions.
• Mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will possess

• A CPA designation with 12+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting, including 7+ years securities experience, ideally as a Senior Manager.
• Proven judgment in complex accounting and auditing issues.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE, CAS, and understanding of Canadian and international standards.
• Strong research, technical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.

To apply

Click the 'Apply For This Job Online' button to submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations by June 2, 2025. The position is based in Calgary, Alberta. For more info, visit www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, and community engagement initiatives. The ASC values diversity and inclusivity.

Senior Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry

• Government Administration