Senior Manager Technical Accounting

OLG; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Incentive program

Public Service Pension Plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) seeks a Senior Manager Technical Accounting to lead IFRS research and provide guidance across the organization. You will collaborate with external auditors and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.

You will monitor IFRS updates, support financial disclosures, and mentor junior staff while engaging with senior management on complex transactions.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance or accounting.
• Professional accounting designation, CPA.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience incl. financial statements & working papers.
• Leadership experience overseeing complex reporting and mentoring.
• In-depth IFRS knowledge and applying standards in complex environments.
• Understanding of OLG’s business model and lottery/gaming industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead IFRS technical accounting research and guidance on significant transactions.
• Coordinate with external auditors to resolve accounting matters.
• Provide accounting guidance to stakeholders across OLG.
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Monitor IFRS changes and implement timely updates across Finance.
• Support financial statement preparation and disclosures under IFRS.
• Present accounting recommendations to executives and boards.
• Provide training on IFRS requirements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

CPA designation

University degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Range:95,200.00 - 142,800.00 CADJob Description:Senior Manager Technical AccountingWe are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate about playing a pivotal role in shaping OLG's financial reporting excellence. We're looking for an experienced accounting professional to lead technical accounting assessments, provide audit support, and deliver practical IFRS solutions for complex business transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to influence accounting policies, partner with stakeholders across the business in support of strategic initiatives, and help ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of OLG's financial reporting.YOUR ROLE IN THE GAMEReporting to the Director External Reporting & Technical Accounting, you will be empowered to:Lead role in providing IFRS technical accounting research, analysis and guidance on new, significant, unusual and/or unique transactions. Determine needs for specialist involvement (e.g., valuation experts) and work closely with OLG’s external auditors to resolve accounting matters on a timely basisLead role in providing accounting guidance to stakeholders across OLGPartner with Senior Manager, External Reporting & Consolidation to identify, evaluate and support financial statement impacts and preparation of Financial Statements and other reporting obligationsSupport all Finance lines of business and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with IFRS, provide reference material, assist implementing accounting recommendations, prepare working papers to support decisionsLead audit support activities, including the preparation of audit working papers and responses to auditor inquiries.Monitor accounting pronouncement changes, proactively identify applicability and impact to OLG, identify recommendations and ensure timely implementation and awareness across FinanceSupport Financial Statement and disclosure preparation and compliance with IFRSSupport business plan preparation, ensuring accounting guidance and decisions are provided on timely basisSupport projects and contract development by providing timely accounting guidanceLiaise with senior management to proactively provide direction and advice on technical accounting mattersPlay a lead role in accounting discussions with other gaming jurisdictionsLead the preparation of Executive, ARMC and Board reporting and briefing notes on financial accounting and reportingPresent on accounting recommendations and implications, accounting standard changesProvide training on accounting matters and IFRS requirements.Review press releases and other external reporting containing financial information to ensure accuracyProvide oversight to ensure internal controls over financial reporting are operating effectively and efficientlySupport ongoing continuous improvement in all technical accounting processesWHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAMEEducation & Experience:University degree in finance or accountingProfessional accounting designation, CPA5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, preparation of financial statements and working papersExperience in a leadership or senior-level finance role, with demonstrated responsibility for overseeing complex financial reporting processes and mentoring team members.In-depth knowledge of IFRS and experience applying accounting standards in a complex reporting environment.Understanding of OLG’s business model and the lottery and gaming industryRelevant Skills:Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to take ownership of projects and drive them through to completionPresentation skills; Adept at preparing presentations that provides technical concepts clearly to a non-technical audienceAnalytical thinking skills; ability to perform independent research and prepare analyses of the impactAbility to work with all levels of personnel, from staff to executive managementBENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAMGroup Benefits Plan: Comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage.Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements.Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by November 18, 2026.Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact [e-mail], 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.