Global Accounting Policy Professional Engagement Manager

Ifac; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAC is seeking a Global Accounting Policy and Professional Engagement Manager to advance its global public policy and regulatory agenda, focusing on technical accounting, assurance, and ethics standards. You will support advisory groups and engage with member organizations, standard-setters, and external stakeholders to shape IFAC’s policy positions.

Reporting to the Head of Advocacy, Regulatory, and Policy, the role involves coordinating advisory group operations, preparing meeting materials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required; CPA highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in administration, public policy, regulatory affairs, advocacy, or a global professional services organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex material into clear content.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Advisory Groups (PPRAG, PAIBAG, SMPAG) ensuring alignment and messaging consistency.
• Draft and edit policy papers, briefs, and external communications on global advocacy and regulatory matters.
• Research regulatory developments and policy trends affecting the global accountancy profession.
• Prepare high‑quality materials for meetings, presentations, and senior leadership briefings.
• Support engagement with IFAC member organizations and external stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-team collaboration

MS Office tools

Technical translation ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related

CPA preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Project management software

AI applications

Job description

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF ACCOUNTANTS (IFAC)

During 2024, IFAC shifted its strategic focus to maximizing member value and experience. The Member Value Proposition (MVP) was created and is currently being embedded into all of IFAC’s activities:

• IFAC, by connecting and uniting its members, makes the accountancy profession truly global.


• IFAC member organizations are champions of integrity and professional quality and proudly carry their membership as a badge of international recognition.


• IFAC and its members work together with the Forum of Firms and other key stakeholders to shape the future of the profession through learning, innovation, a collective voice, and commitment to the public interest.

IFAC has traditionally delivered member services from a centralized operating model based in New York. As part of the transformation to a new target operating model, IFAC will move to a global multi-location model, which will greatly enhance our ability to deliver value to member organizations around the world. As part of this shift, we welcome applicants from around the globe to apply and contribute to our mission.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Global Accounting Policy and Professional Engagement Manager within the Advocacy, Regulatory and Policy team plays a critical role in advancing IFAC’s global public policy, regulatory affairs, and external advocacy agenda, with a primary focus on technical accounting, assurance, and ethics standards.

Reporting to the Head of Advocacy, Regulatory, and Policy, this position is responsible for end-to-end support for IFAC’s Advisory Groups, including the Public Policy and Regulation Advisory Group (PPRAG), the Professional Accountants in Business Advisory Group (PAIBAG), and the Small and Medium-sized Practices Advisory Group (SMPAG).

The role focuses on researching emerging global issues affecting the international accountancy profession, preparing high‑quality policy and advocacy materials, and managing engagement with professional stakeholders. The Global Accounting Policy and Professional Engagement Manager is instrumental in coordinating Advisory Group operations, developing meeting materials, and supporting IFAC’s broader policy and advocacy initiatives across PAIB, SMP, and SME communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include those that are set out below. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Global Policy and Advocacy

• Provide coordination and technical accounting support across IFAC’s Advisory Groups (PPRAG, PAIBAG, and SMPAG), ensuring alignment, information sharing, and consistency of messaging across the groups’ policy and advocacy priorities.


• Support the drafting and editing of policy papers, technical briefs, and external communications related to global advocacy and regulatory matters, with specific attention to the needs and perspectives of PAIBs, SMPs, and SMEs.


• Research regulatory developments, policy trends, and issues affecting the global accountancy profession, including those that directly impact professional accountants in business, SMPs and SMEs.


• Develop high‑quality materials for meetings, presentations, and senior leadership briefings, ensuring relevant stakeholder perspectives are incorporated.


• Facilitate internal coordination across departments to ensure alignment on policy and advocacy initiatives.

Professional Engagement

• Support Advisory Group and broader stakeholder engagement by shaping agendas, synthesizing discussions into technical insights and positions, and developing and delivering presentations and materials for conferences, seminars, and forums, incorporating PAIB, SMP, and SME perspectives where relevant.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with IFAC member organizations, volunteers, firms, international standard‑setters, and other external stakeholders.


• Facilitate the effective operation of PPRAG, PAIBAG, and SMPAG by cultivating relationships with members and technical advisers.


• Maintain records, databases, and documentation relating to regulatory tracking, stakeholder contacts, and project activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or a related field is required; CPA highly preferred.


• 5+ years of experience in administration, public policy, regulatory affairs, advocacy, or a global professional services organization.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical material into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with digital collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, project management software) and use of artificial intelligence applications.


• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data to support decision‑making and identify key insights.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams, cultures, and levels of seniority, including with external stakeholders and government officials.


• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple deadlines, including those driven by external timelines.


• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement in deliverables and processes.


• Experience with content management systems and social media tools.

IFAC welcomes applicants from all geographical locations, and this role can be remote if the candidate is located outside of Toronto.

IFAC is an equal employment employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.