IFRS Technical Accounting Contractor

IFRS Technical Accounting Contractor

Our Calgary-based client is seeking a technically strong on a contract basis for approximately 9 months. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a deep understanding of IFRS and technical accounting who enjoys analyzing complex business arrangements, researching accounting guidance, and providing recommendations on non-routine transactions. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing commercial contracts, supporting financial reporting requirements, and partnering with stakeholders across several functions.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Review new and non-standard commercial agreements and determine the appropriate accounting treatment under IFRS
• Assess accounting implications, risks, disclosure requirements, and reporting impacts associated with complex contracts and business arrangements.
• Research technical accounting issues and develop well-supported accounting conclusions and recommendations
• Act as a key resource for accounting matters that fall outside standard operational accounting processes
• Support accounting assessments related to crude, NGL, natural gas, and power marketing activities
• Prepare technical accounting memos, analyses, and supporting documentation for complex transactions
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including financial statement disclosures and supporting schedules
• Perform variance analysis, investigate unusual fluctuations, and prepare commentary to support financial results
• Support special projects, regulatory requests, compliance initiatives, and accounting investigations as required
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and reporting standard

Your strengths include:

• CPA designation with strong technical accounting expertise
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in public practice, technical accounting, accounting policy, financial reporting, or a similar environment
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and experience researching and applying accounting standards to complex business scenarios
• Experience reviewing contracts and identifying accounting implications related to commercial agreements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and professional judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently through ambiguity and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Energy industry, marketing accounting, or midstream experience is considered an asset but is not required
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is considered an asset