Principal, Public Sector Accounting Standards - Toronto, Canada - Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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About Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) works collaboratively with the provincial, territorial and Bermudian CPA bodies (PTBs), as it represents the Canadian accounting profession, both nationally and internationally.

This collaboration allows the Canadian profession to champion best practices that benefit business and society, as well as prepare its members for an ever-evolving operating environment featuring unprecedented change.

Representing more than 220,000 members, CPA Canada is one of the largest national accounting bodies worldwide.

About the Opportunity

The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) is an independent body created to serve the public interest by establishing accounting standards and providing guidance and other performance information reported by entities in the public sector.

As Principal, Public Sector Accounting Standards, you will be a member of a highly skilled, energetic and committed team of professionals to advise and carry out the plans of PSAB.

Working directly with senior professionals, you will be developing accounting standards and other guidance for senior, local and indigenous governments and other government organizations.

This requires you to Identify and diagnose complex problems, as well as communicate with a network of preparers, senior government officials, practitioners, professional associations, international standard setters and members of the public.

The position offers the flexibility of remote within Canada or a more traditional hybrid work option based out of any of CPA Canada's offices in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto or Burnaby.

Periodic travel is required.

What you'll do

Your leadership, both as a technical expert and skilled facilitator, will bring together people and ideas, resulting in timely and high-quality standards and other guidance for the benefit of PSAB stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

Establish and nurture senior level contacts with various stakeholder groups
Work independently to identify issues, explore alternatives, propose solutions, and prepare any necessary meeting materials
Clearly articulate the results of your work to a variety of stakeholders including volunteer members of PSAB
Assist with the development of communications plans, conduct internal and external presentations, design, and present webcasts, and develop other communications

What we're looking for

A dynamic and strategic thinker with sound judgment and integrity.
Interpersonal skills that reflect your ability to perform with tact and diplomacy when dealing in group situations.
Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
Background in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and knowledge of indigenous governments is desirable.
A flair for research and preparing creative solutions to complex problems.
The ability to plan and carry out projects according to plan.
An effective writer and presenter.
A team player.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
French verbal and written language skills would be considered an asset

Success depends on your ability to integrate strong technical knowledge with effective strategic thinking and communication skills, and to facilitate consensus and understanding among key stakeholders.

What it's like to work here

CPA Canada is an inclusive place to work with a diverse workforce and a commitment to health and wellness for its employees.

The organization offers a flexible and balanced environment that allows individuals to maximize professional and personal development. CPA Canada employs over 400 people, with its headquarters in Toronto and regional offices in Burnaby, Ottawa and Montreal. Our technology-enabled culture is designed to attract qualified people and enable them to do their best work.

Employee perks include competitive salaries and pension, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development programs, flexible working hours and opportunities to work from home, regular social events and a highly successful employee volunteer program.

CPA Canada is dedicated to continual improvement and building a high-performing, innovative organization that creates value for members and other partners.

Organization values

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by: