Advisor, Accounting Standards and Financial Governance

Desjardins

. Design, institute and update the organization’s financial governance and internal auditing policies, strategies and tools .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial governance, internal auditing, and data analysis to develop and implement effective policies and strategies. Proficient in stakeholder coordination and problem-solving with a strong focus on customer needs and business insights.

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Financial GovernanceInternal AuditingData AnalysisStakeholder CoordinationProficiency in French

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Hard Skills

Financial GovernanceInternal AuditingData AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentReport Writing

Soft Skills

Action OrientedEffective CommunicationCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyNimble Learning

Industry Keywords

Asset ManagementCash Flow ManagementProblem SolvingStakeholder InteractionBusiness Insight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, institute and update the organization’s financial governance and internal auditing policies, strategies and tools
Present processes, rules and standards used to manage assets and cash flows
Advise and assist clients and partners as part of intervention and development initiatives
Recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs
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
Coordinate and interact frequently with stakeholders working in other fields
Help solve complex problems using analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of two years of relevant experience
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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