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Senior Financial Accountant

$60k - $90k per year

Ernst & Young

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world. 

The opportunity

The Partnership Operations Group is dedicated to supporting EY Canada leaders across both the partner talent and financial life cycles. As a team of problem solvers, we are committed to resolving complex business issues and providing comprehensive support from strategy through to implementation. As a Senior Financial Accountant, Partnership Operations, you will leverage your expertise to perform complex accounting activities, including reconciliation and analysis of financial information, preparation of journal entries, and review of financial controls in accordance with established policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.  

This position is fully on-site at the Toronto office , facilitating close collaboration, effective communication, and secure handling of sensitive information.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

  • Drive Financial Excellence: Lead the preparation and analysis of complex financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies and regulations.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Project Leadership: Take ownership of smaller projects and contribute as a key team member on larger initiatives, driving results and delivering value to stakeholders.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Generate timely and insightful reports and presentations for the Executive team, providing analytical support to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Process Innovation: Identify opportunities for automation and technology integration to streamline accounting processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, addressing accounting inquiries and providing expert guidance.

Skills and attributes for success

  • Analytical Mindset: Possess a strong analytical ability to assess complex accounting transactions and identify areas for improvement.
  • Effective Communicator: Exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Proactive Initiative: Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving, taking the initiative to propose innovative solutions and drive change.
  • Detail-Oriented: Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all financial reporting and accounting activities.
  • Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in managing changing priorities and challenges.
  • Team Player: Collaborate effectively with colleagues across various departments, fostering a positive team environment and building strong relationships.
  • Commitment to Confidentiality: Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information.

To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Professional Accounting Designation & Experience: Must hold a valid CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation, demonstrating a strong foundation in accounting
  • principles and practices. Along with, a minimum of 4 years of progressive financial accounting experience, preferably in a partnership or corporate environment, showcasing your ability to handle complex accounting tasks.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong computer literacy with advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems.
  • Time Management Skills: Exceptional time management abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning: A proactive approach to professional development, with a willingness to attend seminars and courses relevant to the field of financial accounting.
  • Knowledge of Taxation (Ideally): Familiarity with partnership, personal, and corporate tax regulations and experience in their preparation is a plus.

Ideally you will also have:

  • Partnership, personal, and corporate tax knowledge, and experience with their preparation

What we offer

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:

  • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
  • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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 :$60,000 to $90,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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 neuroinclusion 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.

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Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with the highest ethical principles and regulatory requirements.

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