Description
Position Description:
Looking for your next big career move? Our Accounting Policies Group (APG) team in Montréal has an exciting Manager opportunity just for you!
As a key player in our APG team, you’ll:
-Act as a trusted advisor on complex accounting issues, diving deep into technical IFRS research.
-Contribute to impactful projects, like accounting for acquisitions and implementing new IFRS standards.
-Coordinate the review process for sections of our annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements.
This hybrid role is based in Montréal, Canada, and offers the perfect opportunity for a Big 4 auditor ready to make the leap into the industry.
Ready to bring your expertise and make a difference? Join us!
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Ensure that revenue recognition checklists provided by Business Unit Controllers are filed on time, are complete and accurate as well as supporting the team in doing so
• Advise the Business Units and Corporate Departments (Consolidation, Tax, Treasury, Legal, etc.) on their technical accounting questions and provide them with guidance to resolve their accounting challenges on a timely basis;
• Coordinate update of accounting policies in line with IFRS and adapted to CGI’s customary business practices;
• Participate in the review of the Notes of the quarterly and year-end financial statements and validate that the notes meet the IFRS disclosure requirements;
• Provide Accounting Policy training sessions to the finance community of CGI;
• Assist the Director – Accounting Policies with the coordination of various ad hoc projects.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Experience in team management
• A university-level education in the field of accounting and finance
• An accounting designation such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
• 3+ years of experience in accounting (experience working in a Big 4 firm is considered a significant asset for this role)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in French and English
• Experience with MS Office tools (especially Excel)
In addition to your technical skills, you demonstrate autonomy, initiative and accountability. You have excellent organizational skills and can work under pressure. A good communicator, you are team-oriented, can adapt to change and know how to prioritize and meet deadlines.
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What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
