Finance and Operations (CPA)

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

The Supervising Associate, reporting to the Assistant Director, plays a crucial role in the day-to-day functions of the Group. This hands-on position involves supervising a team of three, ensuring reporting accuracy and ad-hoc project completion, and leading process improvement initiatives. This position is fully on-site at the Toronto office, facilitating close collaboration, effective communication, and secure handling of confidential information.

The Partnership Operations Group is dedicated to supporting EY Canada leaders across both the partner talent and financial life cycles. As a team of problem solvers, we are committed to resolving complex business issues and providing comprehensive support from strategy through to implementation.

Your key responsibilities

1. Assisting in management of the Group, providing excellent leadership to direct reports, fostering teamwork, and recognizing top performers
2. Oversee full cycle mid-month and review all aspects of all monthly and year-end processes, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations, ensuring high levels of accuracy and compliance
3. Review, recommend and implement internal controls for improvements and efficiencies, taking initiative and driving innovative process improvements
4. Respond to accounting requests and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships
5. Produce accurate and timely reports and presentations that effectively communicate key insights and support data-driven decision-making
6. Manage and ensure compliance with provincial and federal government reporting requirements and related tax filings, in adherence to laws, regulations, and standards
7. Support Leadership in special projects for both internal and external stakeholders, including forecasting, reporting and modeling data, demonstrating critical thinking and innovative problem-solving
8. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required

Skills and attributes for success

1. Excellent leadership and team management skills to direct reports
2. Proven ability to handle sensitive information discreetly, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with laws, regulations, and standards
3. Ability to identify and eliminate inefficiencies by implementing streamlined workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
4. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards using relevant information and judgment, while driving process improvements and innovation within organizational policies
5. Leverages technology and effectively uses systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide stakeholders with data and analytical support to drive decision-making
6. Exceptional analytical skills to assess information and identify optimal solutions to complex problems
7. Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with Director, colleagues and direct reports
8. Effective time management skills and flexibility to work with changing priorities, ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

1. Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required
2. Possess a minimum of five years of progressive and relevant financial experience in similar roles, including at least one year of experience in a team management position
3. Excellent written and verbal communication and inter-personal skills, proficient at building relationships with multiple levels of stakeholders, both external and internal
4. Strong computer literacy with advanced skills in MS Office products, including Word and Excel; including but not limited to LOOKUPs, pivot tables, pivot charts, and building complex models
5. Effective time management skills; exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and competing deadlines; ability to work and analyze at a high level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change
6. Comprehensive knowledge of partnership, personal and corporate Canadian tax knowledge and experience with Canadian tax preparation would be considered a strong asset
7. Comply with all confidentiality policies of the Firm and applicable regulatory authorities

This position is fully on-site and requires the individual to work from the Toronto office.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

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