Accounting Consultant

Job Title: Accounting Consultant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Consultant for a 12-month contract to lead a series of strategic initiatives. The role involves transitioning from quarterly to monthly reporting, converting ASPE to IFRS reporting, and transforming corporate finance processes to enhance operational efficiency. The consultant will work towards building a scalable, digitally enabled corporate finance function with strong internal controls and streamlined reporting. There is potential for further engagement in upcoming GL system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage project plans, defining requirements and goals to transform the corporate finance function.
• Achieve a 5-day month-end close by formalizing and stabilizing the process across business units.
• Perform analysis and lead conversion from ASPE reporting to IFRS reporting.
• Establish processes for evolving reporting requirements, including climate initiatives.
• Create robust documentation of processes and controls to support stability and audit readiness.
• Provide recommendations and implement process improvements to automate manual entries and reporting.
• Identify and automate repetitive tasks such as invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Implement workflow tools for approvals and audit trails to ensure compliance.
• Maintain strong internal controls with well-documented policies and procedures.
• Align and leverage GL/ERP capabilities with business needs.
• Enable self-service BI using tools like Power BI and Tableau for real-time analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and adoption of new tools and processes.
• Lead training, documentation, and communication efforts to support transformation initiatives.
• Prepare corporate finance for ERP/GL replacement projects, including requirement establishment and readiness.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• CPA designation.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in asset management or private markets.
• Strong financial reporting skills in GAAP, IFRS, and ASPE standards.
• Technical excellence with accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Proven experience with ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, or Workday Financials.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger and corporate finance processing.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools for tasks like reconciliations and journal entries.
• Strong grasp of internal controls and compliance (e.g., SOX, IFRS).
• Experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with the selection and implementation of new general ledger systems is an asset.
• Experience in financial modeling, process improvement, and financial services.
• Experience with multi-currency operations and regulatory reporting.
• Project management and forecasting skills.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days a week in the office. The role supports groups such as Controllership, Global Premises, and FP&A. Working hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, Ontario.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $90.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l'acquisition de talents, la chaîne d'approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d'un grand nombre d'entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d'avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

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Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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