Senior - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - FSO BCM

Toronto, ON
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

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 opportunityAs a professional member of our growing FAAS team, you will the exciting prospect of bringing our FAAS team's service to the Financial Services sector, including Banking, Capital Markets and Wealth Management and Pension funds.We understand the evolving role of the CFO and the Finance function, and you will work with our clients to achieve better insights and control outcomes, optimize their performance and use of scarce resources, and guide them through complex accounting, regulatory, disclosure or other transformation initiatives under the CFO's agenda.In doing so, you will be a member of, and be able to draw upon a vast network of high caliber professionals, combined with our significant knowledge, tools, technological solutions and cumulative practical experience.This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.Your key responsibilitiesAs a FAAS - FSO Senior, you will actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You will help to develop and expand long-term client relationships and networks, as well as develop relationships with team members across all EY practices to service client needs. By drawing on your relationship-building skills, project management, and financial knowledge and experience, you and your team will provide innovative commercial insights for clients by adapting proven industry delivery methods and practices to meet clients' organizational needs. You will actively contribute to seeking pragmatic solutions to our client's most pressing challenges, whether around financial or regulatory reporting, disclosures, regulatory capital, and reporting challenges, or to improve financial performance by evaluating data integrity and quality, operational and reporting efficiency, and effective decision-making. You will be expected to support Finance leaders in addressing their challenges across all areas of the finance function. Some of your time may be spent supporting local business development activities and client engagement teams, working with a wide variety of clients within the FSO sector to deliver professional services.Skills and attributes for successClient responsibilities

Assist in external client consulting engagements involving the advancement of the CFO agenda for the Financial Services Office.
Assist with finance transformation initiatives, focusing on the integration of technology to modernize the finance function within financial services organizations
Assist with the assessment of current financial processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
Follow project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation of transformation projects
Assist with business development initiatives including service offering development and roll-out, proposal development, responding to RFX's and participating in oral presentations
Staying abreast of current business, industry and regulatory trends relevant to the client's business and overall local industry.
Build strong internal relationships within our national and global FAAS practice and across EY's service lines including Advisory, Tax and Transactions.

What we look for

3-5 years of related work experience in the banking and capital markets industry.
Some exposure to:

Prudential regulatory rules applicable to financial institutions in Canada.
Working knowledge of capital infrastructure (data, systems, models, management and reporting) and management of key metrics.
Planning, budgeting, forecasting and stress testing processes
Performance measurement and management concepts
Process transformation and improvement methodologies
Business performance reporting process
Key accounting standards relevant to financial institutions, including IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IAS 32
Financial accounting and financial statement close process
Project and change management methodologies

Proven track record with a blue-chip consulting firm in the field advantageous
Experience in leading and delivering Finance transformation program/projects that cover the full life cycle of assessment, design and implementation support
Leading and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget
Knowledge and working experience on business processes
The ability to lead and work collaboratively in a team environment
Dedication to teamwork, people development and leadership, with experience in managing and/or mentoring junior staff and providing direction to team members
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to think critically and identify creative solutions outside of the box and thrive on new challenges
Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation
A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
A willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs

Ideally, you'll also have

The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
The ability to develop relationships and rapidly build credibility and trust

What we offerThe EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.Learn about our commitment to DE&I atEY 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

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