Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Conduct and Compliance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Finance and Accounting Managed Services team within PwC Assurance creates the future of finance for our clients through accounting managed services by bringing exceptional people, creating leading practice accounting processes and using innovative technology. In your role you will have the opportunity to work with and lead highly skilled professionals and use various technology tools to create positive and lasting change as we transform client’s corporate accounting groups, together.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of  

As a Finance and Accounting Managed Services Senior Associate you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Identifying process improvement opportunities and coordinating with teams across PwC and the client to streamline the tasks through process improvements.

With support of the PwC team, use PwC and other technologies to streamline otherwise manual or high volume corporate accounting activities, such as management reporting, consolidations, lease management and accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, complex reconciliations, etc. 

Leading the month-end closing process for a broad range of corporate accounting areas.

Preparing and/or reviewing complex areas including inventory, impairment, loans, etc.

Preparing and/or reviewing financial (management) reports.

Preparing financial statements with notes in accordance with accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, US GAAP).

Supervising and coaching junior team members and reviewing their daily work. 

Researching accounting standards and preparing memos.

Develop and monitor clients processes and control environment.

Performing other corporate accounting cycle functions as needed.

Liaising with external auditors and other key stakeholders.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve  

Experience with identifying opportunities for process improvement. 

Hands on experience working with a corporate accounting and/or financial reporting team, or similar experience with a professional services firm.

Experience in using technology to streamline accounting and finance function processes is preferred. 

A professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is advantageous but not mandatory; Alternatively, a candidate with a proven history of success in accounting functions.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to use advanced formulas to analyze and summarize data. 

Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office 365 is an asset.

Experience with outsourcing accounting functions is an asset.

Flexibility, adaptability, speed, and the ability to handle ambiguity.

Effectively multitask and prioritize workload across multiple projects and with different stakeholders. 

Strong communication skills.  

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing Methodologies, Cloud Engineering, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Quality, Data Quality Assessment, Data Quality Assurance Testing, Data Validation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Governance Framework, Inclusion, Information Assurance {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.