Senior Consultant, Strategic Transaction Advisory and Accounting & Reporting - Assurance

About the role

EY is hiring a Senior Consultant in its Strategic Transaction Advisory and Accounting & Reporting (STAAR) practice in Toronto. The role applies technical accounting and client skills to acquisitions, IPOs, financing transactions, accounting conversions and other major business changes, working with senior client stakeholders and transaction, tax and consulting colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Own workstreams covering acquisition accounting, purchase price allocations, financial statement preparation, accounting framework conversions and reporting improvements for clients undergoing significant change.
• Research and analyse technical accounting matters.
• Work directly with clients and prepare position papers, memoranda, presentations and recommendations.
• Contribute to engagements on M&A, divestitures, financings, IPO readiness, accounting framework conversions and business transformations.
• Collaborate with client teams and EY professionals while meeting project deadlines.
• Build technical, commercial and advisory capabilities through coaching, learning and the use of technology, data and AI-enabled tools.

Required profile

• CPA designation (or international equivalent) completed or in progress.
• About 3-5 years of experience in auditing, accounting or financial reporting.
• Ideal candidates have experience supporting transactions, capital market activities or finance transformation initiatives.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and/or ASPE, with the ability to research and apply accounting standards.
• Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda, position papers and presentations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation, with a stated Toronto range of $80,000 to $130,000.
• Total rewards including a discretionary bonus, medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, vacation and paid personal days, and statutory holidays.
• Coaching, learning opportunities and flexible ways to handle the role.