Senior Accountant, Accounting Advisory Services (AAS)

MNP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national accounting firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide technical accounting advisory services to clients. The role involves supporting clients in their go-public journey, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with various internal teams. Ideal candidates will have CPA designation, relevant public accounting experience, and solid knowledge of accounting standards. Competitive compensation package offered.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing public companies in Canada or in the US is preferred.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) required.
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting advisory services.
• Support clients in their go-public journey.
• Prepare financial statements and corresponding notes.

Skills

CPA designation or working towards

2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in public accounting

Experience in auditing public companies

Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and ASPE

Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience dealing with Canadian and US securities regulators

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Job Details

Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial – this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) team as a Senior Accountant. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll collaborate on a range of technical projects, such as new accounting standard implementation, acquisition accounting, revenue recognition, complex transaction accounting and initial public offering (IPO) readiness.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting advisory services, including understanding and addressing the implications of significant transactions, new accounting standards, and frameworks on financial reporting mandates and business objectives.
• Support clients in their go-public journey, including developing go-public strategies, establishing milestones and deliverables, and preparing financial information for regulatory compliance
• Perform technical accounting research, prepare documentation for clients, and identify accounting issues within contracts and agreements
• Prepare financial statements and corresponding notes
• Apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Collaborate with MNP’s Corporate Finance, Tax, Valuation, Forensics, and Litigation Support teams to offer comprehensive, collaborative services.
• Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements
• Prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
• Develop and maintain relationships with client management
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Raise awareness of MNP at community events
• Lead engagement teams while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge

Skills and Experience

• CPA designation or working towards a CPA designation
• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in public accounting
• Experience in auditing public companies in Canada or in the US
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with US GAAP, IFRS and ASPE accounting standards
• Experience dealing with Canadian and US securities regulators is an asset
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.