Senior Accounting Policy Analyst

Treasury Board Secretariat; Toronto; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accounting Policy Analyst to provide expert policy advice on complex accounting issues and support financial management across the Ontario Public Service. The ideal candidate should have a professional accounting designation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior leaders. This temporary position offers a competitive salary and is focused on enhancing public service accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience developing accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines in a corporate or government setting.
• Experience preparing presentations, reports, and financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop briefing materials and provide expert advice on complex accounting policies.
• Advise senior leaders on Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Lead accounting projects for the Province.

Skills

Expert knowledge of financial and accounting principles

Strong research and analytical skills

Clear communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office tools

Education

Professional accounting designation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Apply By: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Accounting Policy Analyst

Job ID: 233080

Posting status: Open

Organization: Treasury Board Secretariat

Division: Office of the Provincial Controller Division

City: Toronto

Position(s) language: English

Job term: 3 Temporary - up to 12 months

Job code: I1007B - Policy and Analysis33

Salary: $88,496.00 - $128,625.00 Per year

About the job

The Controllership Policy and Accounting Consultation Branch is looking for motivated professionals to help tackle complex accounting issues and provide expert advice to senior leaders across government. In this role, you'll help shape accounting policy and support sound financial management across the Ontario Public Service.

The Ministry

The Treasury Board Secretariat leads government-wide efforts in financial and human resource management. It sets policies, oversees spending, and drives transformation across the Ontario Public Service.

About the Division

The Office of the Provincial Controller Division ensures effective financial management, accounting, and control of programs, activities, and resources. We pride ourselves on delivering timely and accurate advice to keep everything running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Develop briefing materials and provide expert advice on complex accounting policies.
• Advise senior leaders on applying Public Sector Accounting Standards to new programs.
• Stay current on accounting standards and keep leadership informed of key updates.
• Research accounting practices in other jurisdictions and recommend policy changes.
• Review proposals to assess accounting impacts and support sound financial reporting.
• Lead accounting projects for the Province, including the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Collaborate across government to support planning, budgeting, and policy initiatives.

What you bring to the team

• Expert knowledge of financial and accounting principles, supported by a professional accounting designation.
• Specialized understanding of PSAB standards, consolidation, and accrual accounting.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience reviewing publications from PSAB and IASB.
• The ability to collaborate with professionals and senior leaders across ministries to solve complex accounting policy issues.

Experience developing accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines in a corporate or government setting.

• Provide expert accounting policy advice and conduct in-depth research on best practices across jurisdictions.
• Assess new programs and initiatives to identify financial and accounting impacts on the fiscal plan and financial statements.
• Use sound judgment to manage multiple projects and handle sensitive information effectively.

• Clear communication skills to explain analysis and recommendations to senior leaders and staff.
• Experience preparing presentations, reports, and financial documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues across government and other jurisdictions.
• Negotiation skills to help resolve complex accounting issues.

• Proven ability to manage projects and resolve complex issues.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

How to apply

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad, using concrete examples to demonstrate required competencies.
• Read the job description to ensure you understand the role.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

Language requirements and assessment

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the language section at the top of the ad for requirements. Candidates are assessed in English. If the position is bilingual (English/French), a French-language proficiency test may be required.

Additional information

Note: The information you provide for this competition may be used to fill other positions. Positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and results may be retained for filling vacancies in accordance with applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

Apply by: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details: 3 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto, Toronto Region

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