Manager, Financial Accounting & Operations (CPA)

EY; Canada; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager in Toronto. This role involves overseeing day-to-day team functions, including accounting processes, and requires a CPA designation along with a minimum of seven years of financial management experience. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, focused on supporting the employee's well-being and career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of progressive financial management experience.
• Professional accounting designation; CPA is required.
• Experience of people management, coaching, and delegating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day functions of the Finance and Operations team.
• Manage monthly and year-end accounting processes.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Education

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day functions of the team. The role reports to the Director of Partnership Operations and supervises three colleagues. In this role, you will oversee all recurring accounting and operations processes, implement internal controls, oversee the performance and growth of team members, complete relevant administrative tasks, and support the executives in special projects. This is a role that is highly reliant on detail orientation and confidentiality.

Partnership Operations provides support to EY Canada’s senior leaders across both the partner talent and financial life cycles. We are a team of problem solvers committed to resolving complex business issues, providing support from strategy to implementation.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist the Director in the management of the team by providing coaching, training, task assignment to junior team members while cultivating a collaborative team environment.
• Oversee all monthly and year‑end processes including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.
• Generate and provide accurate, timely reports and presentations that effectively communicate key insights and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Manage and comply with provincial and federal government reporting requirements and related tax filings, in adherence to laws, regulations, and standards.
• Respond to accounting and general inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective management and resolution.
• Manage and assist in the development and maintenance of accounting and partnership files and records, while identifying and implementing operational improvements.
• Support the executives in special projects for both internal and external stakeholders, including forecasting, reporting and modelling data, demonstrating critical thinking and innovative problem‑solving.
• Lead, oversee and champion change management initiatives, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.

Skills and attributes for success

• Exhibit excellent leadership to direct reports and team management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop and reward team members.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines, with excellent organizational skills to streamline processes for efficiency.
• Advanced knowledge combined with proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical mind and business curiosity with a focus on detail orientation, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to develop, share and adopt innovative approaches and solutions while embracing technology to improve operations. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, and regulations, while upholding at all times the highest ethical standards of honesty, integrity and transparency.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Professional accounting designation; CPA is required.
• Have a minimum of seven years of progressive financial management experience.
• Have previous experience of people management, coaching and delegating tasks in a complex organization.
• Effective time management skills and flexibility to work with changing priorities, ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office and advanced level Excel skill.
• Comply with all confidentiality policies of the Firm and applicable regulatory authorities.
• This position is fully on‑site and requires the individual to work from our Toronto office.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer

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. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm‑paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well‑being.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $92,300 to $142,300