Expert Accounting Standards Leader

7 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada RSM Full time

RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally. We empower our clients and people to realize their full potential in a world of change.

The Senior Manager Accounting Standards Group will contribute to thought leadership, consulting on complex accounting and reporting matters, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain the Firm's interpretive accounting guidance and educational training courses, requiring collaboration with audit, tax, and consulting practices.
  • Monitor standard-setting activities of the IASB and Canadian Accounting Standards Board, drafting comment letters in response to proposed updates.
  • Lead educational training courses on subject matters within areas of expertise, participating in quarterly accounting update webcasts as needed.
  • Consult with engagement teams, alliance firms, and industry technical leaders on complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
  • Participate in external accounting groups or committees to discuss new and emerging accounting issues.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, business administration, or comparable.
  • Active CPA license.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in public accounting, financial reporting, or technical accounting capacity.
  • Broad working knowledge of IFRS.
  • Strong working knowledge of IFRS 9.
  • Experience developing technical accounting publications and educational training courses.
  • Excellent research skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and exhibit an exceptional client service attitude.
  • Adaptability to changing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
  • Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated and independent work ability.
  • Commitment to continuous development and sharing new ideas.
  • Willingness to travel for teaching, training programs, and team meetings.

Compensation: $102,500 - $174,500 per year.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Deep experience in multiple complex accounting areas, including financial liability arrangements, 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.
  • Public company accounting and financial reporting experience.
  • National accounting role experience at a public accounting firm.
  • Knowledgeable of ASPE, ASNPO, and/or PSAS.

We offer a competitive benefits package, supporting your wellbeing through personalized programming for physical, emotional, financial, and community wellbeing.


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