Senior or Manager, Financial Restructuring (Atlantic Canada - Halifax or Dieppe)

EY; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary bonus program

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior or Manager in Financial Restructuring for Atlantic Canada, located in Halifax or Dieppe. The role involves leading restructuring engagements, evaluating capital options, and guiding clients through distressed asset transactions and cash-management improvements.

The candidate will perform in-depth financial analysis, build forecasts, and present strategic recommendations to clients and stakeholders, with CPA credentials and CIRP

Qualifications

• CPA certification with 2–4 years of experience in a professional services firm or similar environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related major.
• Completion of, or demonstrated progression through, CIRP or similar qualification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical financial results and projections.
• Model three-way financial and cash-flow forecasts.
• Contribute to report writing and client deliverables.
• Interact with client staff, bankers, and legal counsel to obtain information and report findings.
• Deal with creditors and other stakeholders.
• Participate in acquisitions, divestitures, or merger assignments.
• Synthesize research for modeling, industry analysis, and negotiation support.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients.
• Assist with pursuits and proposal development; support practice development.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced financial modeling

Client communication

Time management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Business development

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Progress toward CIRP (Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional Qualification)

Job description

Senior or Manager, Financial Restructuring (Atlantic Canada - Halifax or Dieppe)

Location: Halifax or Dieppe, Atlantic Canada.

The opportunity

Our global network of Financial Restructuring professionals helps clients develop financial and operational strategies to improve liquidity, credit availability, and shareholder return. The team is fully integrated within the Strategy and Execution practice, working closely with clients to understand both short‑ and long‑term goals, identify problems, and recommend and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior or Manager, you will be part of a restructuring team that assists clients in evaluating capital options, capturing greater transaction value, and achieving strategic objectives – whether it involves buying or selling a distressed asset, restructuring a business, addressing underperformance, or improving cash management. You will support the planning and execution of engagements, performing in‑depth analysis of debtor financials and identifying strategies for various issues.

• Analyze historical financial results and projections.
• Model three‑way financial and cash‑flow forecasts.
• Contribute to report writing.
• Interact with client staff, bankers, and legal counsel to obtain information, report findings, and provide instructions.
• Deal with creditors and other stakeholders.
• Participate in acquisitions, divestitures, or merger assignments.
• Synthesize research information for modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, and negotiation support.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients.
• Assist with pursuits and proposal development; support practice‑development initiatives.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Senior:
  • CPA certification with 2–4 years of experience in a professional services firm or similar business environment.
  • Willingness to enroll in the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional Qualification Program.
• Manager:
  • CPA certification with a minimum of 3 years post‑qualification experience in a professional services firm or similar business environment.
  • Completion of, or demonstrated progression through, the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional Qualification Program.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or a related major.
• Problem‑solving, situational analysis, creativity, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• High technical competence in financial statement analysis.
• Advanced financial modeling knowledge and ability to prepare short‑term cash‑flow projections.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to present clearly, concisely, and confidently to clients and other audiences.
• Effective time‑management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong interest in building a business network and participating in business‑development activities with colleagues.

Ideally, you’ll also be willing to

• Sit for the oral board examination to qualify as a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.
• Embrace uncertainty and a fluid nature of work with a proactive, creative attitude.
• Work autonomously or with a team on multiple simultaneous projects.

What we look for

We are seeking highly motivated, analytical, and logical thinkers with a passion for Restructuring Services and a keen attention to detail. Strong collaboration and adaptability to changing requirements and deadlines are essential.

What we offer

Competitive compensation, discretionary bonus program, comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, defined‑contribution pension plan, generous vacation policy, paid personal days, and statutory holidays. Additional benefits include:

• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills.
• Flexibility to manage your role in a way that fits your life.

Apply today.