Senior Manager Accounting Standards Group

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada RSM Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to join our Accounting Standards Group (ASG), a key component of our National Professional Standards Group (NPSG). This role offers an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about contributing to thought leadership, consulting on complex accounting and reporting matters, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain the Firm's interpretive accounting guidance and educational training courses, collaborating with other members of the NPSG, audit, tax, and consulting practices.
  • Monitor and report on standard-setting activities of the IASB and Canadian Accounting Standards Board, drafting comment letters in response to proposed accounting standards updates.
  • Lead or co-lead educational training courses on subject matters within the individual's areas of expertise and participate in quarterly accounting update webcasts.
  • Consult with engagement teams, alliance firms, members of the NPSG, and industry technical leaders on complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
  • Participate in external accounting groups or committees to discuss and/or gather information about new and emerging accounting issues.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, business administration, or comparable.
  • Active CPA license.
  • Minimum of 8 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting, financial reporting, or technical accounting capacity.
  • Broad working knowledge of IFRS.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience in application of IFRS 9.
  • Experience in developing and/or editing technical accounting publications and educational training courses.
  • Excellent accounting research skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others and exhibit an exceptional client service attitude.
  • Ability to respond and be adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/consultations simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
  • Willingness to develop new areas of subject matter expertise to address Firm and client needs.
  • Commitment to continuous development and a passion for sharing new ideas.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% of the year for teaching and other training programs, client service support, team meetings, various projects, and work streams of the ASG/NPSG and participation with professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Deep experience in multiple complex accounting areas, including complex financial liability and equity arrangements, financial assets and credit losses, debt modifications, income taxes, business combinations, leases, revenue recognition, earnings-per-share, share-based compensation, fair value measurements, and accounting for subsidiaries/joint arrangements/associates.
  • Experience with public company accounting and financial reporting.
  • Experience in a national accounting role at a public accounting firm.
  • Knowledgeable of ASPE, ASNPO, and/or PSAS.

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial, and community wellbeing. Learn more about our total rewards at

Compensation Range: $102,500 - $174,500



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