Freelance Accounting & Reporting Advisory Consultant (ARA)

Medium; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A large consulting firm is seeking an Accounting & Reporting Advisory Consultant to work on complex accounting matters and client communications. Candidates should possess a CPA designation and have strong technical accounting skills. Responsibilities include project management and developing communications for internal and external stakeholders. This role will offer opportunities to serve clients locally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills in frameworks like ASPE, IFRS, U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with project management and client leadership.
• Ability to synthesize data into deliverables for clients.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients on complex technical accounting matters.
• Review and contribute to planning and execution of projects.
• Develop and lead communications relevant to professionals and clients.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management discipline

Client communication

Education

CPA, CA designation

Job description

AIP Connect is partnering with a large consulting firm as they proactively look to build talent into the future across the Canadian market.

If you are a contractor and are keen to be on their radar please apply. Do know this is not an immediate opening.

The Accounting & Reporting Advisory Consultant (ARA) may be responsible for but is not limited to:

• Work directly with clients on complex technical accounting matters and preparation of complex accounting and process memorandums under IFRS, ASPE and U.S. GAAP.
• Work on transactions related to disruptive events, including support accounting due diligence engagements as well as clients with initial public offerings, prospectus and other regulatory filings.
• Review and contribute to the planning and execution of projects - creating invoices, managing budget and oversight of resource allocation.
• Develop and lead timely communications - both internal and external - relevant to our professionals and clients.
• Develop materials for, and participate in the delivery of, presentations to clients and firm personnel.
• Contribute to market and eminence initiatives, including development of new service offerings and marketing campaigns within the practice.
• Opportunities may arise to serve clients and / or support local office teams around the country or internationally.
• Possess strong technical accounting skills in on or more financial reporting frameworks (ASPE, IFRS, public sector accounting standards, or U.S. GAAP).
• Pursuing or completed CPA, CA designation.
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proficient abilities in synthesizing data into succinct deliverables for the client.
• Finance experience including accounting research, memo writing and related processes.
• Experience with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership.
• Background in Audit.
• Experience with accounting processes, internal controls, control certification, securities and regulatory, risk assessments.
• Capacity to think about requirements from a strategic perspective (options available, pros / cons of different options).
• Experienced in project management discipline and structure - proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management accountabilities.
• Experienced with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership.