EY Looking for Senior – Financial Accounting Advisory Services (ICFR) at Toronto, ON Full Time

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information, and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen by developing a deep understanding of your client’s processes and internal controls over financial reporting framework to determine where gaps exist. You will directly assist your clients in remediating those gaps while keeping efficiency at the forefront of mitigating financial reporting risks. You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long-term career path, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, EY FAAS is a great place to be.

The opportunity

As a Senior in in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting team, 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, Canadian and US GAAP, practical experience in financial reporting processes and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting to deliver world-class service to our clients.

We are now recruiting for our FAAS team which specializes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. This team of dedicated controls subject matter resources help our clients implement effective, yet lean, ICFR frameworks to reduce the burden on the business and help them make smooth transitions when listing for the first time on both Canadian and American exchanges.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior, you will help finance leaders address the challenges and ongoing changes facing their business by assisting clients navigate the changes in regulatory requirements related to listing on a Canadian or American exchange for the first time or working with your clients to remediate pre-existing material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in their control framework. You will also identify process improvement opportunities to increase the number of automated controls exist in each key process to reduce the controls burden on the business.

Skills and attributes for success

• Technical accounting experience in IFRS and US GAAP along with multiple years of audit experience at a top accounting firm
• Experience auditing clients who comply with NI 52-109 and/or SOX 404 regulatory requirements
• A deep 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
• 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 new economic 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.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Canadian CPA designation (or an equivalent international qualification), and at least 3 – 5 years of relevant experience
• Audit or business experience related to internal controls over financial reporting in a consulting or external audit capacity
• Demonstrate 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
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership

Ideally, you’ll also have

The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

What we look for

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.

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 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

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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. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that 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.

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