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As a Manager, you will be a professional member of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team. In Canada, our FAAS team consists of dedicated financial reporting and accounting advisory professionals in seven locations across the country. We combine technical accounting skills in IFRS, ASPE and US GAAP, practical experience in financial reporting processes and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, as well as deep sector and regulatory knowledge to deliver world-class service to our clients.

As a Manager, 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 acquisitions, divestitures, IPOs, GAAP conversions, optimization/restructuring, accounting standards policy implementation and convergence. You will also work with your clients to remediate pre-existing material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in their control framework as well assist with the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting. Finally, you will create innovative commercial insights for clients, and drive improvements in business processes.

• Technical accounting experience in IFRS and US GAAP along with multiple years of audit experience at a top accounting firm. 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.).
• Experience auditing clients who comply with NI 52-109 and/or SOX 404 regulatory requirements
• An understanding of, and client-facing experience in, assessing control failures within an organization and determining whether those failures result in material weaknesses or significant deficiencies
• Experience in performing risk assessments and evaluating the design of internal controls
• An understanding of IT general controls and entity level controls
• Prepare deliverables tailored to client needs.
• Supervise engagement teams including delegation and review of work performed.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and coaching. Lead by example.
• Establish and maintain relationships with client management.
• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of changing market conditions and new regulatory developments and their impacts on clients.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team, focusing on diversity and inclusiveness.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Attend training programs to continually develop skills.
• Maintain cooperative relationships and foster mutual support with other EY service line teams.
• Prepare proposals and realize business development plans through a strong professional network

• A Canadian CPA designation (or an equivalent international qualification), and at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Audit or business experience in the application of accounting standards, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Audit or business experience in financial statement close and the application of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, with a preference for experience with SOX 404 or NI 52-109 compliance
• Demonstrated mastery of key concepts and principles related to the application of internal controls over financial reporting, finance process improvements, project management and change management; show an ability to apply these consistently in engagement settings
• Impeccable client relationship skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It\'s one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.