Leadership Opportunity: Accounting Standards Group Director

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada RSM Canada LLP Full time

RSM Canada LLP is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential.

We're seeking a seasoned professional to lead our Accounting Standards Group (ASG), a component of our National Professional Standards Group (NPSG). This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about contributing to thought leadership, consulting on complex accounting and reporting matters, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

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

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, business administration, or comparable field.
  • Active CPA license.
  • Minimum 10 years of current or recent experience in public accounting, financial reporting, or technical accounting capacity.
  • Experience in a national accounting role at a public accounting firm.
  • Broad working knowledge of IFRS.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience in application of IFRS 9.
  • Experienced in developing and/or editing technical accounting publications and educational training courses.
  • Excellent accounting research skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others and exhibit exceptional client service attitude.
  • Ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
  • Writing skills include attention to detail, command of grammar, punctuation, and ability to write about complex issues clearly and simply.
  • 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 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, 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.
  • Knowledgeable of ASPE, ASNPO, and/or PSAS.

At RSM Canada LLP, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands while maintaining your ability to serve clients. The estimated salary range for this role is $114,500 - $212,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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