About the Company

Our client innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways — engineering, planning, designing, and consulting on many of the most renowned projects in the built environment. We aim to deliver technical excellence, innovation, and value to clients, while maintaining our core mission of shaping a better world. The firm opened its first office over 70 years ago and now employs over 14,000 people globally. Since its founding in 1946, members have developed transformative ways of working. Adapting to the ever-changing environment, our work is focused on ambitiously reimagining a sustainable and resilient future for cities. The Client is rising to these new challenges: by bringing together broad-minded individuals from a wide range of disciplines, investing in research, innovating and creating better solutions for clients and the wider world.

Why Work Here

• Casual, very friendly working environment.
• Very technology-driven culture
• Excellent work-life balance. Flex hours with standard core hours (9:30am-3:30pm).
• Standard working hours are 37.5-hour work weeks. Heavier weeks are closer to 45
• Global position with interaction with stakeholders all around the world.
• There are always new challenges to keep busy and engaged
• Opportunities to move internationally and/or to do secondments

About the Opportunity

• Statutory reporting: preparation of the annual financial statements, including the financial statement note disclosures in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") or local GAAP where applicable
• Work closely with other departments that impact or contribute to the timely and accurate production of financial statements, to review and analyze supporting schedules and seek ways to improve current reporting efficiency and accuracy
• Be one of the main contacts for the audit and reply to audit requests
• Build and maintain accurate audit documentation of financial reporting processes and controls including workflows, source of information, frequency, and purpose of the processes

Executive reporting and analysis:

• Perform & present detailed variance analysis to the Regional Head of External Reporting and Regional CFO
• Execute on objectives to ensure successful completion of projects led or supported by Statutory Finance team, including:
• Develop accounting position papers related to complex transactions and accounting standard changes;
• Provide cross functional assistance to other teams to support new and ongoing business initiatives;
• Provide other ad hoc support as needed on company projects and initiatives;
• Assisting in oversight of statutory WIP process from business to auditors

Impact on Organization:

• Working with the Accounting Manager and Regional Head of External Reporting and Statutory Accounting to deliver to timetabled activities including Interim and Year end reporting, monthly reporting, including joint ventures.
• Specifically, that includes but is not limited to preparing draft financial statements, variance analysis, assisting with raising WIP queries,
• Being a point of contact for the External Audit firms for the audit requests, ensuring audit requests are completed on time,
• Contributing to the production of technical accounting and Board Paper reports,
• Ensuring all relevant end to end processes are documented,
• Assisting in the implementation and oversight of controls in the areas of responsibility.

About You

Someone who thrives with clear individual accountabilities, succeeds in an independent role within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment and is looking for an opportunity to grow. Armed with a proven understanding of IFRS and a desire to gain engineering industry experience. Possessing the capacity to lead multiple projects and priorities with strong organizational and enhanced interpersonal skills. To establish credibility and success, this individual is relied upon to be highly responsive while consistently delivering accurate and timely work. Technical experience in Financial Reporting, Finance and Statutory Accounting environments. Ability to apply main accounting principals (ex. revenue) to a new scenario/transaction. Computer literacy in MS Office including deep experience in Excel and Word. Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning solutions e.g. SAP/Oracle/JDE and/or SAAS applications would be advantageous but not a prerequisite. Attention to detail and inquisitive mind. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, Ability to work in an agile and collaborative manner within a complex and changing business environment. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics. CPA designation or equivalent.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $95,000/year

How to Apply

Click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #411325. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.