Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, Accounting & Reporting Advisory (ARA) - Ottawa

Deloitte France; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte in Ottawa seeks a Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager in the Assurance group to advance technical accounting solutions under IFRS, ASPE and US GAAP. You will plan and execute projects, interact with clients, and contribute to broader market initiatives in a hybrid model.

You should have a CPA designation (or in progress), 2+ years of experience, and strong communication and project-management skills. The role offers strong growth potential within a rapidly expanding team.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or in progress of completion
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong technical accounting skills (GAAP, IFRS, U.S. GAAP) and internal controls knowledge
• Finance experience including memo writing and related processes
• Strategic thinking and option evaluation
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis
• Project management discipline and structure
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and execution of projects
• Work directly with clients on complex technical accounting matters and preparation of memos under IFRS, ASPE and U.S. GAAP
• Assist with transactions related to disruptive events and IPOs/regulatory filings
• Opportunities to serve clients or support local/International teams
• Develop and lead timely communications for professionals and clients
• Prepare materials and participate in client and firm presentations
• Contribute to market and eminence initiatives and new service offerings
• Support business development in growing the practice

Skills

CPA designation

Technical accounting

Project management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

CPA designation or equivalency

Job description

Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, Accounting & Reporting Advisory (ARA) - Ottawa Language My Candidate Profile Employee login Job Description Job Alerts Link Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, Accounting & Reporting Advisory (ARA) - Ottawa Posting Start Date: 9/30/26

Job Type: Permanent Work Model: Hybrid Reference code: 135301 Primary Location: Ottawa, ON All Available Locations: Ottawa, ON

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

What will your typical day look like?

As a Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager in the Assurance group, you will:

• Contribute to the planning and execution of projects
• Work directly with clients on complex technical accounting matters and preparation of complex accounting and process memorandums under IFRS, ASPE and U.S. GAAP
• Work on transactions related to disruptive events, including support accounting due diligence engagements as well as clients with initial public offerings, prospectus and other regulatory filings
• Opportunities may arise to serve clients and / or support local office teams around the country or internationally
• Develop and lead timely communications - both internal and external - relevant to our professionals and clients
• Develop materials for and participate in the delivery of presentations to clients and firm personnel
• Contribute to market and eminence initiatives, including development of new service offerings and marketing campaigns within the practice
• Contribute to business development in growing the practice

About the team

The Assurance group is rapidly expanding. Joining our team will provide you with opportunities to develop and hone skills, expand your internal and external networks and be a key member in the growth of our practice.

Our Assurance group is composed of the Accounting Operations Advisory and Accounting & Reporting Advisory teams, which focus on providing solutions for technical accounting issues as well as enabling CFOs and their Finance teams for success.

Our Accounting & Reporting Advisory Team focuses on assisting our clients and internal Deloitte teams on researching, analyzing and developing technical accounting solutions, assisting entities with the adoption of new standards, understand and advise on corresponding impact to processes and controls, as well as providing an accounting perspective for other advisory engagements. As an Senior Consultant, you would be part of the team to gain unique and broad experiences as you develop into a next generation leader.

We are looking for professionals who are looking to join a high-performing, priority growth area for Deloitte, who will contribute with strong problem-solving skills, a breadth of knowledge with respect to the technical and operational financial reporting, and strong inter-personal skills.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Required experience:

• Have the CPA designation or equivalency OR be in progress of completion of the CPA
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Must possess strong technical accounting skills (GAAP, control certification, securities and regulatory, assurance) and experience in and knowledge of ASPE, IFRS, U.S. GAAP, internal controls (CSOX/PCAOB) and risk
• Finance experience including accounting research, memo writing and related processes
• Capacity to think about requirements from a strategic perspective (options available, pros / cons of different options)
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Problem solving (ability to “find it” and “fix it”)
• Project management discipline and structure
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management accountabilities

Experience considered as an asset:

• Bilingual English/French

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $102,000 (Senior Consultant) and $74,000 - $111,000 (Assistant Manager), individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver. Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or [e-mail] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).