Head of Accounting Standards

4 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada PSP Investments Full time

Join our esteemed organization as the Chief Accounting Policies Director:

We are seeking a Chief Accounting Policies Director to collaborate closely with stakeholders and colleagues to enhance our robust networks, engage with its members, identify opportunities, and drive investments. At PSP Investments, we value individuals who are eager to learn, share innovative ideas, and strive for excellence: those who challenge conventional thinking and embrace diverse perspectives.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Conducting thorough reviews, research, and documentation of new international financial reporting standards, presenting findings to senior management for implementation in partnership with internal clients.
  • Leading, coordinating, and overseeing the efforts of team members and external consultants in their analyses of accounting policies.
  • Performing technical quarterly and annual evaluations of PSP's financial statements, including those prepared for the Canada Growth Fund (CGF), ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards and discussing potential enhancements with senior management.
  • Overseeing external financial reporting related to the CGF and preparing all associated documentation.
  • Analyzing and assessing complex investment transactions, determining the appropriate accounting treatment in collaboration with senior management, and suggesting modifications to preliminary agreements to optimize favorable accounting outcomes.
  • Serving as an internal expert on PSP and CGF accounting reports.
  • Leading and addressing ad-hoc requests from business units while ensuring a comprehensive understanding of operational needs through engagement with relevant stakeholders and reconciling these needs with industry practices and financial reporting requirements.
  • Presenting findings to internal clients and/or senior management regarding the implications of necessary changes due to evolving accounting standards, investment transactions, or analyses of business group issues.
  • Leading and/or representing the accounting policies group's perspective during technical discussions on accounting and reporting matters raised by internal or external auditors.
  • Designing and maintaining accounting and reporting processes to ensure effective utilization of team resources.
  • Acquiring extensive knowledge of PSP and CGF activities and investments to accurately describe transactions or business events impacting accounting or reporting.
  • Establishing and nurturing a collaborative network with external peers to facilitate benchmarking of financial statements and setting market conventions.
  • In the context of all the above responsibilities, summaries and memos will serve as the primary and official means of documenting accounting issues, analyses, and conclusions.

What we seek:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS standards, particularly those pertaining to financial instruments and fair value.
  • Demonstrated experience in drafting footnotes for financial statements and other external management reports.
  • Proven ability to assimilate complex technical information swiftly.
  • Initiative and creativity in proposing solutions to various accounting challenges.
  • A results-driven approach with a customer-centric mindset.
  • Capability to navigate rapidly changing environments with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex accounting information to a non-technical audience, primarily in English.
  • Proven initiative and curiosity to conduct thorough, factual, and value-added research.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a rigorous approach to research, analysis, and documentation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and build successful relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • A desire to learn, innovate, and propose new ideas.
  • A commitment to excellence, challenging the status quo, and embracing diverse perspectives.
  • Open-mindedness and active listening skills.
  • Respect for differing opinions and an inclusive mindset.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting.
  • CPA designation or auditor designation.
  • A minimum of 15 years of recent financial accounting experience for entities with public accountability, with significant exposure to complex accounting issues, or equivalent experience in one of the Big Four audit firms.
  • Experience in researching and documenting accounting issues with reference to relevant accounting standards.
  • Bilingualism and excellent English writing and reporting skills are essential, as all reports for senior management are prepared in English.
  • We offer our employees a tailored experience and a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package designed to attract and retain diverse talent worldwide, reward performance, and strengthen company strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and eligibility for incentive pay, you will have access to:
  • Investment in career development.
  • Flexible hybrid work model with a mix of office and remote days based on business groups, teams, and roles.
  • Hybrid allowance to address any needs related to the hybrid model.
  • Comprehensive group insurance plans.
  • Competitive pension plans.
  • Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs.
  • Inclusive paid parental leave policy for all genders: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for partners.
  • Available vacation days from day one, with additional days for significant service anniversaries, and Friday afternoons off during the summer.

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