Senior Accounting Advisor

Ontario Securities Commission; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking a Senior Accounting Advisor to provide expert advice on financial reporting and assurance matters, supporting the Chief Accountant and cooperating with internal divisions and external regulators.

You will analyze complex issues arising from reviews of financial statements under the Ontario Securities Act, comment on proposed standards, and engage with issuers, auditors, CPAB and other regulators.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and CAS with ability to apply professional judgment to complex matters.
• Experience in financial reporting for issuers or public accounting firms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve complex financial reporting issues arising under the Ontario Securities Act.
• Provide advisory guidance on accounting matters to OSC staff and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to comments on proposed accounting and ethics standards and participate in special projects.

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Business Unit Regular, Full time Closing Date: September 25, 2026

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.

The Department of the Chief Accountant supports the OSC by providing expert advice on financial reporting and assurance matters impacting the Canadian capital markets. Staff work closely with all Divisions of the OSC and maintain relationships with various external stakeholders involved with financial reporting in public markets. The Senior Accounting Advisor will provide expert advice and direction to the Chief Accountant and Associate Chief Accountant, the Commission, and staff on financial reporting and assurance. The role will also involve liaising directly with prominent external stakeholders, including representatives from other provincial and international securities regulators, accounting and assurance standard setters, and the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB).

What you will do

• 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, such as other provincial securities regulators or CPAB.
• 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

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (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.

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].

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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.

The Ontario Securities Commission is an independent Crown agency that regulates Ontario’s capital markets by making rules that have the force of law and by adopting policies that influence the behaviour of capital markets participants. The OSC carries out the powers, duties and functions given to it pursuant to the Securities Commission Act, 2021. The OSC exercises its regulatory oversight function through the administration and enforcement of Ontario’s Securities Act and Commodity Futures Act and administration of certain provisions of Ontario’s Business Corporations Act.