EY Looking for Senior Consultant – Blackline Implementation – Finance at Toronto, ON Full Time

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Business Consulting, Finance – Finance Automation & Governance, Senior Consultant

The opportunity

You will be a part of the Business Consulting, Finance team, an innovative and collaborative group of business consultants who are dedicated to helping clients improve their business and internal finance performance through a focus on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits. You will be focused on supporting client’s Finance Automation agenda by supporting business process led implementation of technology systems, such as BlackLine. At EY, you will help our clients, some of the most influential companies, explore emergent applications and transform the way the Finance and Accounting teams manage their financial close and reconciliations processes.

Recognizing the changing and fast-paced professional world, a successful Senior Consultant will work with our clients to transform their business problems into technology solutions that enable automation, efficiency and time savings. The focus is to help our clients enhance the operating effectiveness of the Finance, Accounting and Operations functions by assisting them as they shift their emphasis from manual processing and reporting to more value add and value driven activities coupled with decision support and analytics.

Your key responsibilities

You will support the engagement team with delivery of the following:

Understanding and evaluating current state of Finance Management business process and controls

Assisting with Finance technology solution design, configuration, test and deployment through BlackLine and/or other relevant technologies

Aligning and re-defining business processes and identifying additional improvement opportunities to enhance the Finance and Accounting functions

Developing client relationships and managing expectations

Skills and attributes for success

You will ideally have previous exposure in supporting business process and technology aspects of Finance Transformation programs in areas such as general ledgers, sub-ledgers, financial close and reconciliation management, intercompany processing and settlement. You will possess excellent communication skills and an inclination to bond with our clients to provide an outstanding service delivery experience.

To qualify for the role you must have

A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in industry, or with a recognized consulting firm, supporting the following Finance Management business processes:

Record to Report (R2R), Order to Cash (OTC) Processes

Financial Statement Close Processes

Accounting Policies and Procedures

Financial Accounting and Reporting Operations/Technology

Performance Management and Measurement (KPIs, business metrics etc.)

Journals processing

Intercompany Processing, Clearing and Settlements

Consolidations and Elimination Processes

Variance/Fluctuation Analysis and Transaction Matching

System implementation experience (requirements gathering through deployment) in BlackLine (Account Reconciliations, Transaction Matching, Variance Analysis, Intercompany Hub etc.) and/or other relevant technology

Demonstrated ability to actively participate in client meetings, drive work products development and coach and guide junior team members

The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (and know when to lead and when to follow)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude

An ability to think outside of the box, and thrive on new challenges

Travel may be required for this role

Ideally, you’ll also have

For Senior Consultants, a strong academic record including a bachelor’s degree

Professional designation and/or qualification, or currently pursuing, is desired i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CGA

Passionate about technology, applying it to business solutions and helping our clients with automation and improved governance goals

Experience with emerging technologies and robotic process automation roll-out is an asset

What we look for

We look for the individual who has the ability to adapt and willing to collaborate in dynamic circumstances. You will be proactive and have the dedication and commitment to drive project goals and guide junior team members.

What we Offer

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 in the industry

Learning 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

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