Advisor, Accounting standards and financial governance

As an accounting standards and financial governance advisor, you help design, institute and update the organization’s financial governance and internal auditing policies, strategies and tools. You present all processes, rules and standards used to manage assets and cash flows. You advise and assist clients and partners as part of intervention and development initiatives. You recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:
Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
Develop and help implement objectives, solutions and action plans
Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports
What we offer*
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
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What you bring to the table
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of two years of relevant experience
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Proficiency in French, both oral and written
Action oriented, Business insight, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
Trade Union (If applicable)
Job Family
General finance and accounting (FG)
Unposting Date
2026-10-1