Manager, Strategic Transaction Advisory and Accounting & Reporting (STAAR)

Whether supporting small private companies or large publicly traded organizations, our clients rely on us for accurate financial information, strong reporting processes, and robust accounting support as they navigate complex transactions. We are helping organizations align with parent‑company accounting standards, prepare opening balance sheets, and perform preliminary purchase price accounting.

We collaborate closely with other transaction teams performing due diligence, M&A, valuation and tax services throughout the transaction lifecycle, and support post‑closing process improvements to accelerate financial statement close timelines. Our work also includes supporting key finance cycles during integration and stabilization and preparing clients for future transactions or capital‑markets activities, including IPO readiness in Canada and the United States.

The FAAS Strategic Transaction Advisory and Accounting & reporting group recognizes your skills and the value you bring, offering competitive compensation packages that reflect your experience and ambition. As part of a Big Four firm, you will gain access to large‑scale clients, diverse and complex mandates, and a network of global specialists who support your technical growth and career progression. Performance is strongly valued: your contributions and impact are recognized and rewarded, enabling faster and well‑deserved advancement. FAAS provides the opportunity to work on high‑impact projects, collaborate with talented professionals across Canada, and advise leading clients on strategic financial transactions.

The Opportunity

As Manager, you will be a professional member of our Strategic Transaction Advisory and Accounting & reporting (STAAR)  team. In Canada, our specialized STAAR team consists of financial information and advisory accounting professionals located across five offices. We possess technical accounting expertise in IFRS as well as Canadian and US GAAP, hands-on experience with financial reporting processes, and in-depth regulatory knowledge.

This job posting is associated with an existing vacant position within our organization.

Your Main Responsibilities

As Manager, you will help finance leaders address the ongoing challenges and changes their business is facing, and manage the resulting impacts on the Accounting and Finance functions. You will work in partnership with them to help them reach their full potential, particularly in the context of acquisition, divestiture, restructuring/optimization, or accounting standards implementation and convergence projects. In addition, you will provide clients with innovative business advice and guide improvements to business processes. More specifically, you will be expected to:

• Plan and participate in a variety of engagements (research on the application of accounting standards to various transactions, assessment of financial and governance processes, support in transitioning to a new accounting framework, benchmarking practices across different organizations, designing customized training, etc.).
• Supervise certain members of the engagement team, delegate tasks, and review the work performed.

Skills and qualities for success:

• Prepare clear deliverables tailored to client needs.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and development support to certain team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (M&A, due diligence, tax, valuation, etc.).
• Understand clients’ industry sectors and stay up to date on accounting and regulatory trends and developments.
• Contribute to an inclusive work environment focused on talent development.
• Use technology to enhance efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the preparation of service proposals in support of senior team leaders and partners.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and work in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

To be eligible for this position, you must have:

• A degree in accounting or a major in a related field, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a Canadian CPA designation or an equivalent credential.
• Experience in audit or in industry related to financial statement close processes or the application of accounting standards (or any other relevant experience).
• A strong commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• A strong team‑player mindset.
• The ability to work independently in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment where things evolve quickly.
• The ability to speak, read, and write in both French and English.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for people with a strong team spirit, who support their colleagues in achieving their goals while keeping their own workload and development in mind. If you’re interested in joining a team that supports large organizations around the world, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry 
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career 
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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