Senior Accounting Policy Advisor

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build the future with us Are you driven by financial excellence and the rigor of accounting standards, and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Accounting Policy Advisor, you will play a key role at the heart of the organization’s business decisions, acting as a trusted advisor and internal subject-matter expert on accounting standards (IFRS). This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, including significant experience in accounting policy.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA designation.
Ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving environments, exercising influence with multidisciplinary partners while leveraging a strong command of IFRS and sound professional judgment.
Intellectual curiosity and a strong analytical and strategic mindset, enabling a deep understanding of business issues and the delivery of high–value‑added advisory services.
Strong resourcefulness and an excellent ability to manage priorities, with agility in a fast‑paced and constantly evolving environment.
Sense of ownership and a high level of accountability in the execution of assigned mandates.

Responsibilities

Act as an internal reference on accounting policy (IFRS) for internal teams and finance function partners.
Lead and take ownership of complex and strategic accounting positions, balancing accounting requirements, risk management considerations, and business needs.
Demonstrate leadership by acting as a project lead or contributing to various strategic projects and mandates in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Monitor new accounting and regulatory standards, assess their impacts, and support their implementation across the organization.
Prepare and contribute to the evolution of financial statement templates.
Actively participate in the quality control process of the Group’s public financial statements.