Latest Job Opening for Accounting & Finance  Job #01022 About our client Our client is a leading Canadian accounting and business-consulting firm focused on entrepreneurial business Position Location Senior Manager, Specialist Advisory Services – Business Risk And Advisory Services Toronto, Ontario Salary Reports to $150K - $170K Base Business Risk and Advisory Services – Service Line Leader Responsibilities 1) Plan, manage and execute all phases of projects and engagements for multiple clients in varied industries 2) Make significant contributions to the group through client and practice management, and business development 3) Play a key role in developing methodologies, facilitating improved practice within business units 4) Lead new business development by understanding, identifying, and qualifying sales opportunities and closing sales 5) Identify opportunities to partner with other practice areas to deliver cross-functional services to clients 6) Assist clients in addressing exposure from the perspective of financial risk – foreign exchange, interest rates, currency movements, commodity price fluctuations, hedging strategies – through derivative and non-derivative financial instruments 7) Provide expertise in assessing and implementing methodologies for quantifying, analyzing, testing and reporting of financial risk 8) Educate clients by providing tools and solutions to detect financial risk in the organization 9) Oversee Finance Department strategy and planning 10) Improve financial processes 11) Conduct operational improvement of supply chain 12) Consolidate or refine internal services – finance, human resources, treasury 13) Play a leadership role in the business unit, service line, community and firm by actively contributing to the development and execution of the office business plan 14) Plan engagement objectives and a business strategy that complies with firm standards 15) Develop and maintain productive relationships with clients and gain an understanding of client’s industry and issues 16) Participate in the coaching and performance management process of the practice by conducting timely performance reviews 17) Provide ongoing feedback and training, develop junior team members, and promote teamwork within and across service lines 18) Work with National SAS practice teams in terms of practice direction and leadership Requirements 1) Post graduate degree or designation (CA, CGA, CMA or equivalent) 2) 8-10 years experience, with a minimum 3 years of management experience in a professional services firm focused on business risk services 3) Demonstrated ability to probe, analyze and problem solve complex issues 4) Sound project management, selling, presentation and negotiation skills 5) Ability to influence others and garner the respect of both staff and partners within the service line 6) Excellent written and verbal communication skills 7) Demonstrated experience in practice development, business development, and managing other managers 8) Demonstrated prioritization, organization, time management, planning and follow-up skills 9) Ability to work in a constantly changing environment, as well as consistently achieve quality standards 10) Team player with an ability to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs of the client 11) Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence 12) Strong interest in coaching and developing staff, as well as a commitment to personal growth and development 13) Possess strong technical and communication skills combined with self-confidence and the ability to represent the firm in challenging circumstances. 14) Demonstrated ability to meet the professional and competency expectations of the position