Principal, Public Sector Accounting Board

1 month ago


Montreal, Canada CPA Canada Full time

Principal, Public Sector Accounting Board

About Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is one of the most influential accounting organizations in the world. Working with the provincial, territorial and Bermudian regulatory bodies, CPA Canada supports the profession and represents Canadian CPAs at the national and international levels.

Nationally, CPA Canada acts in the public interest to promote transparency in financial markets, prepare CPAs for a rapidly evolving business environment through extensive guidance and programming, and contributes to standard setting and policy making. Globally, CPA Canada works together with international bodies to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide. 

About the opportunity

The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) is an independent body created to serve the public interest by establishing accounting standards and providing guidance and other performance information reported by entities in the public sector.

As Principal, Public Sector Accounting Standards, you will be a member of a highly skilled, energetic and committed team of professionals to advise and carry out the plans of PSAB. Working directly with senior professionals, you will be developing accounting and financial reporting standards and other guidance for Federal, Provincial, Municipal, Indigenous governments and other government organizations. 

This requires you to Identify and diagnose complex problems, as well as communicate with a network of preparers, senior government officials, practitioners, professional associations, international standard setters and members of the public.

The position offers the flexibility of remote within Canada or a more traditional hybrid work option based out of any of CPA Canada's offices; Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver or Montreal. Periodic travel is required.

The targeted annual salary range for this position is $125,000 to $135,000 and is commensurate with experience. 

What you'll do

Your leadership, both as a technical expert and skilled facilitator, will bring together people and ideas, resulting in timely and high-quality standards and other guidance for the benefit of PSAB interested and affected parties. In this role, you will: 

Establish and nurture senior level contacts with various groups of interested and affected parties Work independently to identify issues, explore alternatives, propose solutions, and prepare any necessary meeting materials Clearly articulate the results of your work to a variety of parties including volunteer members of PSABAssist with the development of communications plans, conduct internal and external presentations, design, and present webcasts, and develop other communications

What we’re looking for

The preferred candidate will be an innovative professional CPA with at least six years post-qualifying experience, possessing the following attributes and skills:

A dynamic and strategic thinker with sound judgment and integrity. Interpersonal skills that reflect your ability to perform with tact and diplomacy when dealing in group situations. Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards. Background in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and knowledge of indigenous governments is desirable.A flair for research and preparing creative solutions to complex problems. The ability to plan and carry out projects according to plan.An effective writer and presenter. A team player.Fluency in written and spoken English is essential – French verbal and written language skills would be considered an asset

What it's like to work here

At CPA Canada, we’re proud to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes health and wellness for all employees. We believe in offering a flexible and balanced work environment, where staff can thrive both professionally and personally. Our headquarters are locatedin downtown Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Montreal. As part of the CPA Canada team, you’ll enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive benefits from Day One, a robust defined contribution pension plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities. We also offer flexible hours, hybrid working arrangements, regular social events, and a strong employee volunteer program. At CPA Canada, we’re always striving for improvement, working together to build a high-performing, innovative organization that creates value for Canadian CPAs and represents the profession, nationally and internationally.

Organization values

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Acting with Integrity • Fostering excellence • Respecting Others • Working Collaboratively • Being Accountable 

CPA Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, accessible environment where each employee feels respected, valued and supported. All qualified individuals may apply online. Please note this in your application if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in our recruitment process. We'll be happy to work with you to meet your needs. 



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