Accountant
About the role
Accountant Location: Toronto, ON
Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 4 days in office
Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 15 months (extension possible; conversion to permanent possible) Pay Rate: C$35.00–C$40.00 / Hour (CAD) Shift / Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; overtime expected at times Travel Requirements: Not required
Job Summary The Chief Accountant's Department of the Bank is responsible for ensuring that the Bank's consolidated shareholder reports are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and regulatory (OSC and SEC) requirements. This involves providing financial accounting advisory support to the Business units and Corporate areas on emerging and existing complex accounting issues such as financial instruments, consolidation, structured transactions, and capital issuances. This includes the development and maintenance of strong working relationships with various internal stakeholders within the Bank to deliver consolidated shareholder reports and regulatory filings.
The Specialized Finance Manager, Chief Accountant's Department, Accounting Policy and Advisory, is responsible for the development, maintenance, and interpretation of the Bank's accounting policies in support of matters relating to the US Retail segment and bank-wide ECL (Expected Credit Losses). Additionally, this role requires the incumbent to assist in the monitoring, tracking, and implementation of new and emerging accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities Acting as the primary APA contact for matters relating to the US Retail segment and bank-wide ECL Act as a subject matter expert on ECL, revenue, operating segments, and other US Retail-related accounting issues Providing timely, accurate, and practical technical accounting advisory services under IFRS to stakeholders by understanding the accounting standards and the objectives of the business units Translating and communicating complex accounting topics to stakeholders, recognizing and anticipating potential opportunities and recommending changes as the business or regulatory environment changes Conducting technical accounting research, benchmarking and analysis, and preparing accounting memos and presentation materials Assisting in the preparation of the external consolidated shareholder reports (MD&A, Financial statements and notes, Supplemental Financial Information, etc.), including appropriate new accounting and reporting disclosures and enhancements to existing disclosures Keeping up to date with new accounting pronouncements under IFRS, presenting periodic technical updates, and preparing accounting policy update materials Managing and developing strong working relationships with key business partners and stakeholder groups, both internally (Segment Finance, Tax, Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Risk, etc.) and externally (auditors, advisors, and peer banks) Assist in the development, maintenance, and interpretation of Bank-wide accounting policies
Required Skills CPA, CA designation with a minimum of 3–5 years of relevant financial accounting experience Experience in researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS (minimum 3 years), preferably with a focus on financial instruments, including ECL, and accounting issues relating to banking Familiarity with financial statements (external reports) — minimum 3 years Stakeholder management experience — minimum 3 years Proficiency in MS Suite — Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Must be detail-oriented and quick to comprehend complex business transactions and strategies with an ability to apply problem-solving skills and ensure the most appropriate accounting/reporting framework is applied Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders at various levels of seniority Proven analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and high personal standards for accuracy Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks, and adapt well to changing priorities Attention to detail Strong communication
Preferred Skills Experience with ECL (Expected Credit Losses) — 3 years Advisory background; experience working at a Big 4 accounting firm (KPMG, EY, PwC, or equivalent) Technical accounting and auditing skills Accounting research experience Familiarity with CPA and IFRS accounting standards US GAAP experience in financial instruments and banking areas
Education Requirements Post-secondary education in business and/or accounting required Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation required
Required Experience Minimum 3–5 years of overall relevant financial accounting experience Minimum 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience (as stated in Job Requirements section) Minimum 3 years of experience researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS Minimum 3 years of stakeholder management experience Minimum 3 years of familiarity with financial statements (external reports)
Nice-to-Have Experience Experience with ECL (Expected Credit Losses) — 3 years preferred Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm (KPMG, EY, PwC, or equivalent)
Work Environment / Physical Requirements Hybrid work model — 4 days per week in office Overtime may be required at times No rotation No travel required Regular interaction with internal stakeholders across Segment Finance, Tax, Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Risk, and external parties including auditors and advisors Biweekly set team meetings, quarterly meetings with segment CFO, and daily ad hoc meetings No access to customer data
Important Notes Interview process: 1st round — virtual; 2nd round — in person Role is a maternity leave backfill covering day-to-day responsibilities and project work Team size: 2 members on one team
About the Client Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market. ---
About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-07843
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