External Reporting & IFRS Specialist

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation; Sault Ste. Marie; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits Plan

Variable Pay Program

Public Service Pension Plan

Paid Time-Off

Growth Focus

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Job summary

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation seeks an External Accounting Advisor to lead the preparation of the Gross Revenues Statement, supervise audit working papers, and support IFRS-based financial reporting.

Reporting to the Director External Reporting and Technical Accounting, you will manage contractual reporting obligations, month-end and year-end processes, and prep briefing notes for executives and the Board. This onsite role requires CPA designation and 3–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience including financial statements, working papers and controls.
• Experience applying IFRS accounting standards in financial reporting.
• Experience with IFRS revenue recognition is required.
• Experience supporting external reporting, audits and governance processes is a plus.
• Understanding of OLG's business model and gaming industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the annual Gross Revenues Statement and audit working papers, including liaising with external auditors.
• Lead fulfillment of OLG's contractual reporting obligations with internal departments.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Support financial statement audits and internal control reviews, including preparing audit working papers.
• Prepare briefing notes and executive materials for leadership, Audit and Risk Management Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Support departments with financial information requests from ministries and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships to ensure proper controls for reporting.
• Review, analyze, and assess contracts for IFRS accounting treatment on a timely basis.
• Support IFRS compliance across Finance lines of business and governance processes.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in Accounting

CPA designation

3–5 years accounting experience

IFRS knowledge

Job description

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation seeks an External Accounting Advisor to lead the preparation of the Gross Revenues Statement, supervise audit working papers, and support IFRS-based financial reporting.

Reporting to the Director External Reporting and Technical Accounting, you will manage contractual reporting obligations, month-end and year-end processes, and prep briefing notes for executives and the Board. This onsite role requires CPA designation and 3–5 years of experience.