Senior Accounting Advisor

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners is seeking an Senior Accounting Advisor in Toronto to provide expert guidance on financial reporting and assurance within the public markets. You will liaise with external stakeholders and play a key role shaping and communicating standards and interpretations.

The role requires CPA designation with 8+ years of post-designation experience, deep IFRS/CAS knowledge, and strong analytical and communication skills to influence senior leaders and

Qualifications

• CPA designation with 8+ years of relevant post-designation experience.
• Deep IFRS and CAS knowledge with ability to apply professional judgment.
• Experience in financial reporting for issuers or public accounting assurance.
• Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize complex financial reporting problems.
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing standards; translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial reporting and assurance issues under the Ontario Securities Act.
• Provide advisory services to internal staff, issuers, auditors, and advisors.
• Comment on proposed IFRS/CAS standards issued for comment by standard setters.
• Participate in special projects on financial reporting and assurance with external interaction.
• Monitor trends in financial reporting and assurance; share insights with divisions.
• Communicate staff views on important issues through publications and speaking engagements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

CAS knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

CPA designation

Post-designation experience 8+ years

Job description

Are you a technical accounting expert with strong IFRS knowledge? Do you enjoy advising on matters that influence and shape our public markets? Our client is recruiting a Senior Accounting Advisor to provide expert advice and direction on financial reporting and assurance. The role will also involve liaising directly with prominent external stakeholders and 3rd parties.

Relying on your strong technical expertise and ability to work collaboratively and build consensus with others, you will:

• Analyze and resolve complex or novel financial reporting and assurance issues arising in the context of reviews of financial statements and other documents filed under the Ontario Securities Act.
• Provide advisory services to staff from internal divisions and departments on accounting and assurance matters, which may involve interacting with issuers, their auditors and advisors.
• Analyze and provide comments on proposed accounting, assurance and ethics standards that are issued for comment by domestic and international standard setters.
• Participate on special projects pertaining to financial reporting and assurance matters, which may involve interaction with external parties
• Monitor and evaluate new and evolving trends and developments in financial reporting and assurance, including the activities of national and international standards-setting bodies, and provide information about these trends and developments to other OSC divisions and accounting staff.
• Communicate staff’s views on important financial reporting and assurance issues through publications and public speaking engagements.

What do you need to be successful in this role

• CPA designation with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience subsequent to obtaining designation as a CPA.
• Deep knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and Canadian Audit Standards (CASs), including experience applying professional judgment to complex and emerging accounting and reporting matters.
• Significant financial reporting experience gained at a reporting issuer and/or within the assurance practice of a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and synthesize complex multi-dimensional financial reporting problems issues, and develop practical, well-supported recommendations.
• A strong understanding of the conceptual foundations of accounting and auditing standards, with the ability to translate technical requirements into operationally effective solutions.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity, assess risks, and balance technical accuracy with business realities
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively engage, influence, and communicate with senior leaders and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are adept at positively influencing and adapting your approach with another party to achieve optimal resolution of challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence.

Additional Information

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.