Senior Accountant

Ontario Securities Commission; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Securities Commission is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Corporate Finance Department. This role involves providing accounting expertise, reviewing complex securities filings, and contributing to policy development within a diverse and collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess a CPA designation and extensive experience in capital markets.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Generous vacation and personal time entitlements

Health and wellness benefits

Training and development programs

Flexible hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post-designation experience in Canadian capital markets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS.
• Strong analytical, project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review prospectuses and continuous disclosure filings.
• Contribute to policy initiatives and regulatory principles.
• Interact with market participants and assess complex regulatory issues.

Skills

Management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Job description

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The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

Senior CPA

Corporate Finance Department

The Corporate Finance Department (CFD) is currently looking for a Senior CPA to join the team. CFD is responsible for the regulation in Ontario of public companies and companies raising capital in the exempt market. CFD also plays an active role in policy development within the OSC and the Canadian Securities Administrators

What you will do:

As a Senior CPA, you will work on a multi-disciplinary team and report to an Associate Vice-President in the Corporate Finance Department. You will provide accounting and accounting-related securities expertise. You will be given opportunities to:

• Review prospectuses, applications for discretionary relief from securities legislation, exempt market activities, and continuous disclosure filings.
• Consider complex issues and contribute to the development of policy initiatives, including adapting regulatory principles to industry trends and emerging issues.
• Take a leadership role on both policy and operational work.
• Interact with other OSC divisions, market participants and their advisors, and others engaged with the capital markets.
• Deal with complex and novel issues.

As the ideal candidate, you:

• Have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing in Ontario.
• Have a minimum 8-year post-designation relevant experience in Canadian capital markets, financial services, and/or a securities regulatory environment.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of IFRS.
• Have knowledge of capital markets and the ability to exercise good judgement.
• Have concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Have an interest in the concepts and principles that underlie accounting and securities regulation and an ability to apply those concepts and principles in the regulation of Ontario’s capital markets.
• Have a demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships and work on a team.
• Can effectively balance regulatory objectives with practical business considerations.
• Possess strong analytical, project management and communication skills.
• Can successfully organize and manage multiple, complex projects and set and adjust priorities.

This is an opportunity to influence the further development of securities laws and regulations. The work associated with this role is top quality and complex, allowing you to experience continuous personal and professional growth. This is also an opportunity to join a very collegial and collaborative group. The OSC offers a diverse, fair and flexible work environment and takes pride in its challenging and rewarding work. If you enjoy problem-solving and have a genuine interest in protecting the integrity of the capital markets, this may be the perfect position for you!

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

To apply, please visit our careers page at https://osc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/OSCCareers and submit an application no later than Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.

The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox [e-mail].

Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.

Why work here?

At the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), we carry-out challenging and meaningful work within a collaborative culture to deliver strong investor protection and foster confidence in capital markets. Evolving financial markets mean new ways of thinking, and every day is an opportunity to learn, innovate and grow professionally in a supportive, stimulating workplace.

What we offer at the OSC:

• Competitive compensation package which includes performance-based incentives and a premier pension plan
• Generous vacation and personal time entitlements
• Best in class comprehensive health and wellness benefit package which includes gym membership discounts with Goodlife Fitness
• Training and development programs
• Flexible hybrid work environment (3 days in office each week at 20 Queen Street West).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Capital Markets and Accounting

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