Senior Finance and Accounting Project Manager

Finance Professionals Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Senior Finance and Accounting Project Manager to develop a comprehensive project plan for IFRS readiness. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, manage project governance, and lead cross-functional teams. 5+ years in project management within Finance is required. This role offers an inclusive environment where everyone can belong.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within Finance or Accounting domains.
• Experience with implementing IFRS standards.
• 2+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining phases and timelines for IFRS readiness.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against the plan and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Project management in Finance

Cross-functional team leadership

IFRS standards implementation

Proficiency in MS tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Tools

Project management tools

MS Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading financial institution inDowntown Toronto,is looking for a Senior Finance and Accounting Project Managerto develop a comprehensive project plan outlining phases, activities, milestones, and timelines for IFRS readiness. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

Project Planning & Definition

• Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining phases, activities, milestones, and timelines for IFRS readiness.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Technology, and Operations to identify impacted areas and requirements.
• Conduct detailed task breakdowns and effort estimations.
• Define required resources (human, technological, financial) and assess investment needs for the planning phase.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Lead regular stakeholder meetings to gather input, validate assumptions, and build consensus.
• Present project status updates to the Operating Committee and facilitate decision-making.
• Prepare executive-level summaries and recommendations for the Executive Steering Committee to ensure alignment and secure approvals.

Project Governance & Control

Develop and maintain key project artifacts, including:

• Detailed Project Plan
• RAID Log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
• Stakeholder Register
• Communication Plan
• Meeting Minutes and Action Item Trackers
• Monitor progress against the plan, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Facilitate issue resolution and escalation as needed.

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in project management within Finance or Accounting domains.
• Experience with implementing IFRS standards
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (eg, preparing a PowerPoint presentation)
• 2+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and driving complex initiatives
• Proficiency with MS tools (e.g. Excel)

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Project management experience within the banking industry
• Experience with IFRS standards, particularly IFRS 9, 7, and 18

Soft Skills Required:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.