Manager, Complex Accounting

Stevenson & White; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Benefits from day 1

RRSP plan

3 weeks vacation + 10 personal/sick –

Job summary

Stevenson & White in Ottawa seeks a Manager, Complex Accounting to lead complex technical accounting matters, IFRS/ASPE adoption, and related disclosures. Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting, you will guide the finance team and collaborate across business units.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in technical accounting, strong communication, and proven leadership. This permanent role offers hybrid work, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• CPA designation in good standing required.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive technical accounting experience with strong IFRS and ASPE expertise.
• Experience leading a team and advising on complex accounting matters.
• Public accounting and/or real estate industry experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and consolidation tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning process and review of complex financial transactions and accounting issues.
• Drive the adoption of new accounting standards and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Act as a strategic internal accounting advisor to finance leadership and business units.
• Identify opportunities to enhance controls, streamline processes, and advance automation.
• Lead audit coordination and strengthen relationships with external auditors and stakeholders.
• Provide team leadership to ensure integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

IFRS/ASPE expertise

Education

CPA designation in good standing

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation tools

Job description

Job #5133 – Our client is a prominent real estate company with a long-standing presence in North America, specializing in residential development, real estate investment, and property management. We’re seeking a technically strong accounting professional for a full-time, permanent opportunity. Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting, the Manager, Complex Accounting, will oversee the assessment of complex accounting matters and financial transactions, including the development of technical accounting memos. This role will drive research and the adoption of new accounting standards, ensure accurate related disclosures, and provide guidance to the broader finance team. The ideal candidate has an analytical mindset and strong communication skills, allowing them to provide meaningful recommendations. Main responsibilities:Manage the planning process and review of complex financial transactions and accounting issuesDrive the adoption of new accounting standards and evolving regulatory requirementsServe as a strategic internal accounting advisor to finance leadership and business unitsIdentify opportunities to enhance controls, streamline processes, and advance automationLead audit coordination and strengthen relationships with external auditors and key stakeholdersProvide team leadership to ensure integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of financial reportingChampion cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment with key reporting deadlinesGrow your career with a stable company, supportive team, exciting advancement opportunities, and competitive pay. Apply today and join this industry-leading organization!Qualifications:The main qualifications for this role include:CPA designation in good standingMinimum 6+ years of progressive technical accounting experience with strong expertise in IFRS and ASPE, including complex technical applicationsPrevious experience leading a team and advising on complex accounting mattersPublic accounting and/or real estate industry experience considered an assetExcellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skillsKnowledge of ERP systems and consolidation toolsHow You Will Be Rewarded:$120,000 – $140,000 annual salary rangeCompetitive bonus plan3 weeks’ vacation + 10 personal/sick daysHybrid work environmentBenefits from day 1RRSP planLocation: OttawaInternal Job ID#: 5133Recruiter Name: Matt StevensonHow to Apply:If you are already registered with us, please contact your Recruiter and quote Job #5133.With a resume, click the “Apply Now” button below.Without a resume or have a question – Email us!Our Commitment to Personalized RecruitmentWe believe recruitment is about people, not algorithms. We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. Every application is personally reviewed by our hiring team, allowing us to provide the thoughtful, personalized recruitment experience we value. The recruiter responsible for this role will be in touch with those candidates whose skills and qualifications best match their client’s requirements. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered.Referral Program – Refer a friend, and you could earn $500! Use the links to “Share” this opportunity.By applying for this position, you are consenting to receiving electronic messages from Stevenson & White related to your consideration for employment.IND123The post Manager, Complex Accounting first appeared on Stevenson & White.