Senior Advisor, Accounting standards and financial governance

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector, Desjardins, is seeking a Senior Advisor in Accounting standards and financial governance. This role involves designing financial governance policies and leading strategic initiatives with a focus on making impactful recommendations for complex projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least six years of relevant experience. A strong command of French is required, along with various interpersonal skills critical for advising clients and leading teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Four weeks of flexible vacation from the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and partners on strategic projects and initiatives.
• Develop and update policies, standards, models, and programs.
• Identify and analyze major issues, providing recommendations.

Skills

Action-oriented

Customer focus

Interpersonal savvy

Nimble learning

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Senior Advisor, Accounting standards and financial governance

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As a senior accounting standards and financial governance advisor, you will help design, establish, and update the organization’s financial governance and internal auditing policies, strategies, and tools. You will present processes, rules, and standards used to manage assets and cash flows. You will lead development projects and strategic initiatives that are complex and innovative, requiring extensive knowledge of your specialty area. Your responsibilities include making recommendations for planning and executing complex projects, coordinating with stakeholders across various fields, and serving as a subject matter expert and coach for decision-making bodies. Specifically, you will:

• Advise clients and partners on strategic projects and initiatives
• Develop and update policies, standards, models, and programs
• Identify and analyze major issues, providing recommendations to decision-makers
• Represent your unit and Desjardins’s position in external agreements

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Four weeks of flexible vacation from the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of six years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of French is required

Action-oriented, customer focus, interpersonal savvy, nimble learning, strategic mindset

Desjardins values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please let us know.