Your key responsibilities
Be accountable for both the sale and delivery of third-party assurance engagements over Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information in both voluntary and regulated disclosure such as annual sustainability reports and provincially regulated greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting. Working in a team environment, lead projects to assist clients in their efforts to accurately and completely disclose quantitative and qualitative ESG performance information. Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
Stay current on and be accountable for team knowledge of the various ESG disclosure standards and frameworks against which assurance is conducted, for example the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the GHG Protocol, the World Gold Council Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs), Mining Association of Canada Toward Sustainable Mining (TSM), regulatory GHG reporting standards and many others. Be comfortable serving clients across industries including financial services, mining, real estate and many others.
Be an internal subject matter resource on non-financial assurance standards (eg, ISAE 3000, CSAE 3410).
Play a lead role in driving our national sustainability assurance quality efforts, including working with our internal assurance quality teams to ensure sustainability assurance considerations are appropriately addressed; liaising with EY teams providing sustainability assurance globally to support the ongoing enhancement of our global Sustainability Assurance Methodology (SAM); and playing a lead role in designing/delivering training on sustainability assurance to our national team.
Manage client relationships and contribute significantly to business development and account management leadership. Represent the practice in management forums and enable the rapid, profitable growth of our business. Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other EY client service teams.
Identify/communicate trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to your clients and potential clients. Demonstrate a deep understanding of client industry and marketplace.
Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team. Successfully delegate to and manage all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews, serve as a positive role model and mentor, and contribute to performance feedback/training. Foster teamwork and lead by example.
Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. With guidance from leadership, maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
This is a high-visibility role with significant potential for ongoing growth and leadership for the right candidate.
Skills and attributes for success
- Be a self-starter and a leader who takes ownership for tasks and team performance, and proactively seeks out ways to better address our clients’ needs
- Be a team player and leader, able to successfully guide the work of others and be committed to achieving common goals
- Ability to deal with ambiguity
- With support from team, ability to design and execute a logical phased approach to understand complex or unusual issues client issues, and design, recommend and implement insightful and pragmatic solutions
- Ability to take a pragmatic approach to issues that underpin client relationships while demonstrating and living the firm's values
- Demonstrate professionalism and poise in working with and presenting to clients or EY executives, and in developing relationships with potential clients
- Demonstrate strong writing skills and an ability to translate recommendations and other ideas effectively and concisely in reports, presentation materials, client proposals and other written communication
- Share our passion for helping businesses and other clients become more sustainable
- Willingness for out-of-town travel, either domestically or internationally (may be required approximately 20% of the time)
- Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
To qualify for the role you must have
- Valid CPA designation (Canadian license)
- 12-15+ years of professional experience leading sustainability and/or financial audit engagements within a public accounting firm environment
- An awareness of key standards and trends in sustainability/ESG reporting and an interest and ability in deepening this knowledge base
- An interest and ability to establish a personal brand and network amongst the Canadian ESG disclosure community
- Public speaking experience/capability
- Excellent project management and team leadership skills
- Professional presence with the ability to quickly establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertise
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills and PowerPoint skills
- Business development/sales experience considered highly valuable
- Bi-lingual French/English capabilities an asset
What working at EY offers
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
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 comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, 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
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Make your mark. Apply today.
EY is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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