Manager, Financial Accounting & Operations (CPA)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Toronto seeks a Finance and Operations Manager to oversee daily functions and ensure compliance with government regulations. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and extensive experience in financial management and team leadership. This role provides a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible vacation policy

Learning opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive financial management experience.
• Experience in people management and coaching.
• Effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day functions of the team.
• Oversee monthly and year-end accounting processes.
• Provide coaching and training to junior team members.
• Generate reports to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with government tax filings.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail orientation

Education

Professional accounting designation, CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Location: Toronto

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 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. Identify and implement processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness, challenging the status quo and resolving issues.
• 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 organisational 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, 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 7 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.

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 a 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. Plus, we offer:

• 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.

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