Freelance Accounting & Reporting Advisory Consultant (ARA)

AIP Connect; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Calgary is seeking an Accounting & Reporting Advisory Consultant to work with clients on complex accounting matters. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, developing client presentations, and contributing to market initiatives. Candidates should have strong technical accounting skills and be pursuing or have completed a CPA, CA designation. This role emphasizes communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills in ASPE, IFRS, public sector standards, or U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with project management and accounting processes.
• Background in Audit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients on complex technical accounting matters.
• Manage project budgets and resources.
• Develop materials for client presentations.
• Contribute to market initiatives and new services.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in synthesizing data

Finance experience

Project management

Education

Pursuing or completed 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 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.