Freelance Accounting & Reporting Advisory Consultant (ARA)

Freelance Accounting & Reporting Advisory Consultant (ARA)

AIP Connect is partnering with a large consulting firm as they proactively look to build talent into the future across the Canadian market.

If you are a contractor and are keen to be on their radar please apply. Do know this is not an immediate opening.

The Accounting & Reporting Advisory Consultant (ARA) may be responsible for but is not limited to :

• Work directly with clients on complex technical accounting matters and preparation of complex accounting and process memorandums under IFRS, ASPE and U.S. GAAP.
• Work on transactions related to disruptive events, including support accounting due diligence engagements as well as clients with initial public offerings, prospectus and other regulatory filings.
• Review and contribute to the planning and execution of projects - creating invoices, managing budget and oversight of resource allocation.
• Develop and lead timely communications - both internal and external - relevant to our professionals and clients.
• Develop materials for, and participate in the delivery of, presentations to clients and firm personnel.
• Contribute to market and eminence initiatives, including development of new service offerings and marketing campaigns within the practice.
• Opportunities may arise to serve clients and / or support local office teams around the country or internationally.
• Possess strong technical accounting skills in on or more financial reporting frameworks (ASPE, IFRS, public sector accounting standards, or U.S. GAAP).
• Pursuing or completed CPA, CA designation.
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proficient abilities in synthesizing data into succinct deliverables for the client.
• Finance experience including accounting research, memo writing and related processes.
• Experience with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership.
• Background in Audit.
• Experience with accounting processes, internal controls, control certification, securities and regulatory, risk assessments.
• Capacity to think about requirements from a strategic perspective (options available, pros / cons of different options).
• Experienced in project management discipline and structure - proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management accountabilities.
• Experienced with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership.

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