Job Description:
• AIP Connect is partnering with a large consulting firm as they proactively look to build talent into the future across the Canadian market.
• If you are a contractor and are keen to be on their radar please apply. Do know this is not an immediate opening.
Requirements:
• Opportunities may arise to serve clients and / or support local office teams around the country and / or internationally.
• Review and contribute to the planning and execution of Accounting Operations and Reporting Advisory projects.
• Develop and lead timely communications - both internal and external - relevant to our professionals and clients.
• Participate in current state findings workshops in order to understand and document key financial processes (i.e., procure to pay, order to cash, record to report, etc.).
• Understand and document companies’ IT architectures, as well as conduct research into financial systems.
• Develop materials for, and participate in the delivery of, finance effectiveness and visioning workshops.
• Document companies’ key performance metrics, as well as visualize these metrics using visualization tools.
• Experience working in a finance role or providing assurance, consulting & advisory services to finance functions.
• Pursing or completed CPA, CA designation.
• Must possess strong technical skills (GAAP, control certification, securities and regulatory, assurance) and experience in, and knowledge of, Public Sector Standards, IFRS, ASPE, and internal controls and risk.
• Proficient abilities in synthesizing data into succinct deliverables for the client.
• Capacity to think about client requirements from a strategic perspective.
• Experience with financial systems and tools (i.e. Blackline, Workiva, Concur, Tableau, etc.
• Background in Audit.
• Expertise in financial management disciplines such as financial process design, budgeting and planning, financial reporting, financial performance management and business case development.
• Ability to approach engagements with a strategic perspective (options available, pros / cons of different options) and with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership.
• Experience in Data Analytics/Visualization (Tableau) tools and translating Finance data into insights considered.
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