Senior Manager, Transaction Accounting & Capital Market

EY • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

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 Opportunity

As a Senior Team Leader, 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.

This job posting is associated with an existing vacant position within our organization.

As a Senior Manager, you will help finance leaders address the ongoing challenges and changes their organizations face 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.

Requirements

• A degree in accounting or a major in a related discipline, at least 8 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 other relevant experience).
• A commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• A strong team‑oriented mindset and leadership qualities.
• The ability to work independently in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment where things evolve quickly.
• The ability to speak, read, and write in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, 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 organizations, designing and delivering customized training sessions, etc.).
• Supervise engagement teams, including delegating tasks and reviewing work performed.
• Prepare deliverables tailored to client needs.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations for your team members and provide coaching and feedback. Lead by example.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with client leadership as well as with other multidisciplinary teams involved in transaction engagements (M&A, due diligence, valuation, restructuring, tax, etc.).
• Understand clients’ industry sectors, recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and relevant technical or industry developments.
• Stay informed about economic developments and their potential impacts on our clients.
• Foster people development by encouraging team members to take ownership and responsibility for their contributions, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusiveness.
• Use technology to continuously learn, share knowledge with the team, and enhance service delivery.
• Prepare service proposals and support business development initiatives by maintaining and growing a network of professional relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and work in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
• In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.
• Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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