Job title: Senior Specialist, Financial Reporting
Company: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Job description: Job Requisition ID: 9680
Position Status: Temporary Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)
Travel Requirement: Occasional
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 97692.52 to $ 122115.65 and are based on qualifications and experience.
About CMHC
At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.
Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.
Join us and be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.
What’s in it for you
We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:
- 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
- Annual individual performance bonus.
- Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.
- An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
- A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.
About the role
Join the Chief Financial Team where we use financial foresight and legal insight to improve housing affordability. We’re constantly evolving to build an inclusive housing system through research, design, innovation and partnerships. Bring your analytical skills and your financial reporting expertise to this Senior Specialist, Financial Reporting position. Your expertise in financial reporting and in providing strategic financial advice to management will make you the best candidate for this opportunity.
This is a temporary position of a duration of 18 months.
What you’ll do:
- Stay current on climate disclosure standards, analyze and interpret the requirements and conduct training on the requirements.
- Develop controls over non-financial climate related data and disclosures.
- Lead and support the development of climate disclosure related communications included in our annual report, corporate plan and presentations to senior management.
- Support in project planning to meet the requirements of relevant climate disclosure standards.
- Provide strategic advice to management on financial results, accounting policies, complex accounting matters, and external audit issues to support financial decision making by management, Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
- Develop accurate and complete accounting records and reconciliations relating to the Corporation’s financial position ensuring they meet all applicable regulatory requirements and maintain robust internal control over financial reporting.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
- Provide mentorship and guidance on the work of Analysts and Specialists.
What you should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- A professional accounting designation (minimum Chartered Professional Accountant).
- A Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in financial reporting or similar experience.
- Demonstrated work experience in designing and implementing new accounting policies, assessing impact and writing complete memo on highly complex accounting matters.
- Demonstrated project management and cross functional team leadership skills and/or participating in such project teams, to manage several ongoing and competing projects.
- Knowledge of relevant financial, legislative, and regulatory environments.
- An excellent ability to gather and analyze information, to synthesize key elements and summarize with recommendations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation, influencing, negotiation and networking skills.
It would be great if you also had:
- A MBA or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or any other professional designation(s), relevant licence or certificate in a related field.
- A strong knowledge of climate disclosure standards and complex IFRS standards.
- Bilingualism (English and French).
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.
What happens after you apply
We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!
Expected salary: $97692.52 – 122115.65 per year
Location: Ottawa, ON
Job date: Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:54:32 GMT
