Finance and Accounting Managed Services Manager

Pwc Canada•Toronto, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At PwC, our people in managed services focus on a variety of outsourced solutions and support clients across numerous functions. These individuals help organisations streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency by managing key processes and functions on their behalf. They are skilled in project management, technology, and process optimization to deliver high-quality services to clients. As a Finance and Accounting Managed Services Manager you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

Extensive experience in accounting or finance, with a strong track record in financial reporting and/or management accounting
Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE/IFRS) and ability to proactively and independently research guidance
Proficiency in digital and/or data analysis tools
Effectively juggle multiple projects and teams under pressure with a proactive approach
Senior team members are expected, when needed, to dive into the details to ensure complex or challenging engagements are completed on time and with quality
Demonstrate coachability by actively seeking feedback, embracing growth opportunities, and pursuing continuous development
Actively mentor and support engagement team members by sharing expertise and feedback, helping them grow and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive environment for their engagements
Actively coach specific individuals and collaborate around their professional growth
The ability to clearly present findings and recommendations, both written and verbally, is vital
Proactively engage with existing clients to understand their evolving needs and identify opportunities for increasing scope or other services

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent is highly preferred
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and/or cloud accounting software is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables
Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system
Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same
Effectively mentor others
Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members
Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements
Review monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements across multiple entities
Review variance analysis, account reconciliations, and financial modeling to support decision-making
Support the sharing of insights with clients on a regular basis
Drive accountability for the team's execution of a robust financial close process