Senior Consultant- Finance Optimization- Financial Accounting and Advisory Services- Assurance

Senior Consultant- Finance Optimization- Financial Accounting and Advisory Services- Assurance

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Apr 16, 2026

Requisition ID: 1702707

Your key responsibilities

As a FAAS Senior, you will be a professional member of our team, with seniors representing both the core and future of our practice. In Canada, our FAAS team consists of dedicated financial reporting and accounting advisory professionals, along with practitioners with analytics and systems skills, in a number of locations across the country. Our team members combine technical accounting skills, practical experience in financial reporting processes, cost and management accounting, performance management, systems and analytics, as well as deep industry experience. Working alongside this team is the opportunity you’ve been looking for to grow and both deepen and broaden your skillset.

As a FAAS FO Senior, you will help finance leaders meet challenges that their teams are currently facing. You will work with them to achieve their potential acquisition, divestiture, process optimization, process digitization and accounting standard implementation. You will offer them innovative advice for optimizing processes, using cutting‑edge technologies and creating value for their organizations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identification and assessment of business needs, development of solutions tailored to client needs, assessment of the Finance function, performance of operations diagnostics, optimization of financial processes, provision of tailored training, financial and business modelling
• Prepare deliverables tailored to client needs
• Promote an innovative and team‑oriented work environment
• Develop and maintain productive 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 impact on clients
• Attend training programs to continually develop skills
• Utilize technology to develop yourself, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery
• Maintain cooperative relationships and foster mutual support with other EY service line teams
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain impeccable relationships with clients
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines

What we look for

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, commerce, business administration, or data analysis/management
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of professional experience
• Experience in financial accounting or audit, financial/business analysis, or process optimisation/process documentation
• Experience in using software tools such as the MS Office suite, process documentation (e.g., Visio, LucidChart), financial/data modelling, data analytics (e.g., Python)
• Highly adaptable and open to change
• Integrity within a professional environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A professional accounting designation such as a CPA or equivalent
• The ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic team‑oriented environment
• French language skills are an asset

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to 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 discretionary bonus programme, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, 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 programmes 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

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $80,000 to $130,000

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is 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 neuro‑inclusion 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.