Senior Consultant- ECRA- Financial Accounting and Advisory Services- Assurance

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm based in Toronto seeks a FAAS Senior for their Financial Accounting Advisory Services team, focusing on the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in IFRS and US GAAP, with experience in managing client relationships and business development. This role includes responsibilities in financial reporting, analysis, and driving improvements in business processes. The firm offers extensive benefits including medical coverage, mental health support, generous time off, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Mental health benefits

Generous time off including personal days and vacation days

Exclusive learning programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience along with CPA, CA designation or equivalency.
• Audit or business experience in financial statement close specific to insurance.
• Demonstrate mastery of key concepts related to project management and change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive client relationships.
• Participate in performing Canadian GAAP and IFRS analysis procedures.
• Create reports and deliverables based on client needs.
• Generate new business opportunities for the firm.

Skills

Accounting expertise in IFRS and US GAAP specific to insurance

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Excellent leadership and project management skills

Proven ability to lead a team and develop business opportunities

Knowledge of business trends and emerging technical developments

Education

Degree in accounting or appropriate academic major

Job description

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The opportunity

As a FAAS Senior, you will be a professional member of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team with a focus on the Insurance Sector. In Canada, our FAAS team consists of dedicated financial reporting and accounting advisory professionals in five locations across the country. We combine technical accounting skills in IFRS, Canadian and US GAAP, practical experience in financial reporting processes as well as deep sector and regulatory knowledge.

You will help finance leaders address the challenges and ongoing changes facing their business and manage the resulting repercussions on the accounting and finance function. You will partner with them to achieve their potential in accounting standards policy implementation and convergence, acquisitions, divestitures or optimization/restructuring. In addition, you will create innovative commercial insights for clients, and drive improvements in business processes.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year.
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Participate in performing Canadian GAAP and IFRS analysis procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Create reports and other deliverables.
• Understand the client's insurance business and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Delegate work successfully.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of key concepts and principles related to application of complex accounting standards, finance process improvements, project management and change
• management; show an ability to apply these consistently in engagement settings
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
• Generate new business opportunities.
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

Skills and attributes for success

• Accounting expertise in IFRS and US GAAP specific to insurance, preferably with experience in IFRS 17.
• Ability to research accounting topics using a variety of sources and apply to transactions or contracts to develop accounting policy examples or recommendations. Experience preparing technical accounting memos or papers to define a transaction and provide application to accounting guidance for clients and EY executives
• Plan, manage and participate in various engagements (researching application of accounting standards to various transactions, assessing financial and governance processes, assisting with accounting framework transitions, comparisons of different company practices, developing and providing tailored training, etc.)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead a team and develop business opportunities
• Knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Able to manage multiple engagements and deadline-driven

What we look for

• A degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major and a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience along with CPA, CA designation or equivalency
• Audit or business experience in financial statement close or the application of accounting standards specific to insurance companies
• Demonstrate mastery of key concepts and principles related to process improvements, project management and change management; show an ability to apply these consistently in engagement settings
• Impeccable client relationship skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Good communication skills, with proficiency in English

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

What we offer you

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

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