Accounting Policy & Advisory Manager

Specialized Finance Manager – Accounting Policy & Advisory (Contract) 📍 Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 4 days onsite) 🕒 Full-Time | Contract (15 months) 💰 $30/hour About the Role We are seeking a highly technical Specialized Finance Manager to join the Chief Accountant’s Department within a leading financial institution. This is a 15-month contract (July 14, 2026 – October 15, 2027) covering maternity leave, with potential for extension or conversion. This role offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same—you’ll work across both day-to-day operations and project-based work, engaging with stakeholders and tackling complex accounting challenges. What You’ll Do • Serve as the primary Accounting Policy & Advisory (APA) contact for the US Retail segment • Provide technical accounting guidance under IFRS, including complex issues such as financial instruments and ECL (Expected Credit Losses) • Conduct accounting research, prepare technical memos and presentations • Support preparation and review of external financial reports (MD&A, financial statements, notes, supplemental disclosures) • Prepare materials for the audit committee and senior leadership • Monitor and implement new and emerging accounting standards • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Tax, Investor Relations, and more • Build strong working relationships and communicate complex accounting topics effectively What You Bring (Must-Have) • CPA, CA designation • 5–7 years of relevant experience in financial accounting • Strong experience with IFRS accounting standards and complex accounting issues • Background in a Big 4 firm (KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC) • Experience reviewing financial statements and external reporting • Proven ability in stakeholder management • Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.) Nice to Have • Experience with Expected Credit Loss (ECL) frameworks Soft Skills • Exceptional attention to detail • Strong communication and presentation skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Work Environment • Hybrid model (4 days onsite in Toronto) • Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional overtime may be required) • Small, collaborative team (team of 2) with strong day-to-day support • Exposure to diverse projects and senior stakeholders Why Apply? • Work on high-impact, complex accounting projects • Gain exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-level reporting • Opportunity to expand your technical accounting expertise in a dynamic environment • Potential for contract extension or permanent conversion

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