Accounting Operations Advisory Consultant

Our client, the BIG FOUR consulting firm, is hiring for the consultant position in Toronto. This is a contract position. They are looking to hire an independent contractor for their upcoming engagements. The hourly compensation rate is negotiable. The Accounting Operations Advisory Consultant (AOA) may be responsible for but is not limited to:

• 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.

** Please include any certifications, industry knowledge and experience as well as any technologies/modules that you have worked with.