Senior Manager - Finance Accounting and Advisory Services - Finance Optimization

EY • Toronto, ON

50d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Transactions Senior Manager, you will be a professional member of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team. FAAS operates principally through 4 main pillars: Enhanced Corporate Reporting & Accounting, Finance Optimization, Treasury Management and Transactions Advisory. We understand the evolving role of the CFO and the Finance function, and work with our clients to automate and streamline efficiency, control, and compliance functions, while simultaneously improving the value Finance provides to the organization. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources available to our advisory professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers fit for purpose financial advisory services to our clients and their stakeholders. This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or data management/analysis
• An accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
• At least 7 to 10 years of professional experience
• Knowledge of key corporate business processes (e.g., Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report, Plan to Perform, Acquire to Retire, etc.)
• Facilitating workshops and leading client interviews
• Basic proficiency in at least one ERP system (e.g., Microsoft Business Central or D365), SAP S4/HANA, Oracle, NetSuite, etc., and/or one EPM tool such as OneStream, Tagetik, Anaplan, Adaptive, Blackline, etc.
• Experience in financial accounting or audit, financial analysis, process optimization/documentation, or as a controller
• Experience using MS Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
• Demonstrated record of driving revenue within existing accounts and in developing new prospects at the “C” level of large organizations
• Experience in leading and delivering Finance transformation program/projects that cover the full life cycle of assessment, design and implementation support

Nice To Haves

• 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, able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
• A willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs
• Highly adaptable and open to change
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Be seen, or be on the path to be seen, as a subject matter advisor in at least one of our service offerings

Responsibilities

• Actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships in order to establish and maintain a robust business development funnel for our Transactions service pillar.
• 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.
• Provide innovative commercial insights for clients by adapting proven industry delivery methods and practices to meet clients’ organizational needs focused on Initial Public Offerings (IPO), acquisitions and divestitures.
• Actively contribute to improving transaction readiness, operational and reporting efficiency, and effective decision making.
• Spend a majority of your time supporting local business development activities and client engagement teams, working with a wide variety of clients, across multiple sectors, to deliver professional services.
• Lead external client consulting engagements involving the advancement of the CFO agenda, in at least one of our service offerings.
• Lead business development initiatives, including service offering development and roll-out, proposal development, responding to RFX’s and participating in oral presentations.
• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business and local industries.
• Build strong internal relationships within our national and global FAAS practice and across EY’s service lines including Advisory, Tax and Transactions.
• Prioritize the development of people through effective coaching, constructive on-the-job feedback and mentoring.
• Foster an innovative, motivated, and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff.
• Lead/contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training.
• Understand, follow, and lead by example as it relates to workplace policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Mental health benefits
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Group savings plans
• Generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays
• Option to purchase extra vacation days
• EY's exclusive learning programs
• Internal opportunities for career development and advancement
• Meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior