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Director of Accounting - 14 Months (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Accurately prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Complex accounting, securitization, expected credit loss, foreign exchange, accounts payable, HST, general ledger and fixed assets
• Diligently manage monthly accounting processes, including preparing and reviewing accounting entries and reconciliations
• Monitor emerging IFRS requirements, and actively engage the appropriate stakeholders to research, recommend and implement changes to IFRS
• Be the principal lead with the external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process and financial statement preparation
• Liaise with external parties to lead and support engagements for pension audits, internal audits, HST matters, and ad hoc engagements as required
• Lead and plan Finance projects to streamline workflows, enhance automation & reporting, improve internal controls, and support acquisition activities
• Regularly coach and provide feedback to team members to enable them to have confidence in what they do, help them grow and drive to excel

About You

• Accounting Designation
• Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience post receipt of accounting designation, which includes reporting under IFRS within the financial services industry
• Experienced in leading external audit engagements and software implementation projects
• Demonstrated experience performing complex accounting in the areas of financial instruments, securitization, hedge accounting, derivatives, etc.
• Have expert knowledge of financial accounting principles
• Be an expert in Microsoft Excel and data query/analysis tools
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Be extremely comfortable creating and presenting the facts, with the ability to tailor the message to suit your audience

Pay Rate

$55/hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #326272.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.