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We are recruiting for an exceptional Accountant III (Specialized Finance Manager) on behalf of our client, a premier North American financial institution. Located in downtown Toronto, this high-impact, 15-month contract role sits within the Chief Accountant's Department, Accounting Policy and Advisory (APA) group. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and interpretation of the Bank's accounting policies, serving as a critical advisor for matters relating to the US Retail segment and bank-wide Expected Credit Losses (ECL). This position is perfect for a highly technical, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives on variety, complex problem-solving, and managing emerging accounting standards in a dynamic corporate environment.
Job Responsibility
Act as the primary APA contact for the US Retail segment and bank-wide ECL. Provide timely, accurate, and practical technical accounting advisory services under IFRS to internal business units
Assist in the preparation of external consolidated shareholder reports, including the MD&A, Financial Statements and Notes, and Supplemental Financial Information. Create appropriate new accounting disclosures and enhancements
Conduct deep technical accounting research, benchmarking, and analysis regarding US retail and project losses. Prepare comprehensive accounting memos, presentation materials, and the Audit Committee deck
Translate and communicate complex accounting topics to various internal stakeholders (Segment Finance, Tax, Finance Operations, Investor Relations, and Risk) and manage these vital working relationships
Keep up to date with new accounting pronouncements under IFRS, assist in the implementation of emerging standards, and prepare policy update materials
Requirements
Valid Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation
Post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field
5 to 7 years of overall financial accounting experience, with at least 5 years specifically focused on researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS
Experience working at a Big 4 accounting firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) with a strong advisory or auditing background
Minimum 5 years of familiarity with external financial statements and corporate reporting
Minimum 5 years of experience managing and communicating complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholder groups
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (specifically Outlook and PowerPoint for deck creation)
Impeccable attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent verbal/written communication skills
Nice to have
3+ years of specific experience working with Expected Credit Losses (ECL)
US GAAP experience relating to financial instruments and banking issues
What we offer
Long-Term Contract with Stability: A robust 15-month initial assignment with the potential for extension or permanent conversion based on performance and business needs
Dynamic & Engaging Work: Escape the monotony of repetitive accounting
this role offers an exciting mix of day-to-day operations and high-visibility projects where no two days are the same
Elite Professional Exposure: Work directly with senior leadership, including quarterly meetings with the segment CFO, and build a powerful internal network
Prestige & Resume Growth: Enhance your career capital by adding a top-tier financial institution and complex IFRS/ECL advisory experience to your profile