Manager- ECRA and ICFR- Financial Accounting and Advisory Services- Assurance

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for their Financial Accounting Advisory Services team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your technical accounting skills in IFRS and US GAAP while working closely with clients to enhance their financial reporting processes. You will be instrumental in identifying and remediating control weaknesses, providing innovative insights, and driving improvements in business operations. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, offering a competitive compensation package, and supporting your career development. If you are a strong team player with a passion for excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Great vacation policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and US GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Help finance leaders address challenges in accounting and finance.
• Partner with clients for acquisitions, divestitures, and IPOs.
• Supervise engagement teams and provide coaching.

Skills

Technical accounting experience in IFRS

Audit experience

Client-facing experience

Understanding of IT general controls

Leadership and teamwork

Business development skills

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Equivalent international qualification

Job description

Manager- ECRA and ICFR- Financial Accounting and Advisory Services- Assurance

Date: Mar 7, 2025

Requisition ID: 1573354

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to develop a deep understanding of your client’s processes and internal controls over financial reporting framework to determine where gaps exist. You will assist your clients in remediating those gaps while keeping efficiency at the forefront of mitigating financial reporting risks.

The opportunity

As a Manager, you will be a professional member of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team. We combine technical accounting skills in IFRS, Canadian and US GAAP, practical experience in financial reporting processes and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, as well as deep sector and regulatory knowledge to deliver world-class service to our clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Help finance leaders address challenges and ongoing changes facing their business and manage repercussions on the accounting and finance function.
• Partner with clients to achieve their potential in acquisitions, divestitures, IPOs, GAAP conversions, optimization/restructuring, accounting standards policy implementation and convergence.
• Work with clients to remediate material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in their control framework and assist with the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Create innovative commercial insights for clients and drive improvements in business processes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Technical accounting experience in IFRS and US GAAP along with multiple years of audit experience at a top accounting firm.
• Plan, manage and participate in various engagements, including researching application of accounting standards to various transactions and developing tailored training.
• Experience auditing clients who comply with NI 52-109 and/or SOX 404 regulatory requirements.
• Client-facing experience in assessing control failures and determining whether those failures result in material weaknesses or significant deficiencies.
• Understanding of IT general controls and entity level controls.
• Supervise engagement teams including delegation and review of work performed.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide feedback and coaching.
• Establish and maintain relationships with client management.
• Stay informed of changing market conditions and new regulatory developments.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Use technology to continually learn and enhance service delivery.
• Prepare proposals and realize business development plans through a strong professional network.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Canadian CPA designation (or an equivalent international qualification), and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Audit or business experience in the application of accounting standards, including IFRS.
• Experience in financial statement close and the application of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, with preference for SOX 404 or NI 52-109 compliance.
• Impeccable client relationship skills.
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership.
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture. We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes comprehensive medical, dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, and a great vacation policy.

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