Director, Standards, Guidance and Research

at  CPA Ontario

Leverage Your CPA and Research Skills in Advancing Best Practices
and Driving Innovative Solutions in the Accounting Field
CPA Ontario is seeking a Director, Standards, Guidance and Research who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of accounting standards and regulations. In this position, you will develop and update essential guidance materials while staying informed on the latest assurance and accounting standards that impact the profession. You will lead comprehensive research initiatives on emerging trends and provide expert interpretations to support members and internal stakeholders. Your collaboration with standards-setting bodies will help influence new standards and solutions to complex accounting issues.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Conducting research on emerging accounting and assurance issues to inform members and provide guidance on complex challenges as part of the Standards and Research function.
Leading the creation and revision of guidance materials while offering clear interpretations of accounting standards.
Engaging with CPAs and regulatory bodies to gather insights and representing CPA Ontario in various forums.
Developing and delivering training programs and educational content to enhance members’ understanding of professional standards.
Managing and mentoring the Professional Advisory Services team to foster collaboration and drive excellence.
Who You Are:
A post-secondary graduate with a CPA designation and a minimum of 8 years of experience in audit or standards-setting, with a minimum of 4 years at a Senior Manager level.
An expert in developing guidance materials and best practices, with experience in preparing live and pre-recorded webinars and events.
A strong collaborator, skilled in influencing policy development and building relationships with standards-setting bodies.
A proven team leader with experience managing teams and conducting training sessions, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
An effective communicator with proficiency in research tools and adaptability to new technologies, including AI.
What We Offer:
A fast-paced environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.
Flexible work environments. As part of our Hybrid work culture, we provide flexible, remote work options to support you in your career, in addition to in-office teamwork and collaboration.
Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.
Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.
Focus on your well-being. With industry leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well-being.
Who We Are:
We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our 103,000 members and 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit: cpaontario.ca.
We Appreciate Your Interest In CPA Ontario And This Position:
At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.
CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email accessibility@cpaontario.ca with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.

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