The Opportunity
As Manager, you will be a professional member of our Advisory Services, Financial Accounting (SCCF) team. In Canada, our specialized SCCF team consists of financial information and advisory accounting professionals located across five offices. We possess technical accounting expertise in IFRS as well as Canadian and US GAAP, hands‑on experience with financial reporting processes, and in‑depth regulatory knowledge.
Your Main Responsibilities
As Manager, you will help finance leaders address the ongoing challenges and changes their business is facing, and manage the resulting impacts on the Accounting and Finance functions. You will work in partnership with them to help them reach their full potential, particularly in the context of acquisition, divestiture, restructuring/optimization, or accounting standards implementation and convergence projects. In addition, you will provide clients with innovative business advice and guide improvements to business processes. More specifically, you will be expected to:
- Plan and participate in a variety of engagements (research on the application of accounting standards to various transactions, assessment of financial and governance processes, support in transitioning to a new accounting framework, benchmarking practices across different organizations, designing customized training, etc.).
- Supervise certain members of the engagement team, delegate tasks, and review the work performed.
Skills and Qualities for Success
- Prepare clear deliverables tailored to client needs.
- Provide feedback, coaching, and development support to certain team members.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (M&A;, due diligence, tax, valuation, etc.).
- Understand clients’ industry sectors and stay up to date on accounting and regulatory trends and developments.
- Contribute to an inclusive work environment focused on talent development.
- Use technology to enhance efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to the preparation of service proposals in support of senior team leaders and partners.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and work in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Excellent leadership and project management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
To Be Eligible for this Position, You Must Have:
- A degree in accounting or a major in a related field, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a Canadian CPA designation or an equivalent credential.
- Experience in audit or in industry related to financial statement close processes or the application of accounting standards (or any other relevant experience).
- A strong commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
- A strong team‑player mindset.
- The ability to work independently in a dynamic, team‑oriented setting where things evolve quickly.
- The ability to speak, read, and write in both French and English.
What 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.
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.
📌 Manager, Transaction Accounting & Capital Market (Montreal)
🏢 EY
📍 Montreal