Advisor – General Finance and Accounting

Desjardins

. Manage financial accounts in accordance with organizational objectives .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial account management, risk analysis, and budget planning while effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in developing actionable solutions and recommendations to optimize organizational objectives.

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CPA DesignationFinancial Account ManagementRisk AnalysisBudget PlanningData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial AuditsFinancial SimulationsAccounting Systems ManagementTax Law AnalysisFinancial EngineeringReport PreparationPolicy ReviewProblem SolvingStakeholder CoordinationBudget Review

Soft Skills

Action OrientedEffective CommunicationCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyNimble Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Financial ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ProcessesFinancial ReportingOrganizational Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage financial accounts in accordance with organizational objectives
Produce reports and perform audits, inspections and financial simulations
Analyze risks, profits and losses
Plan and review budget processes
Manage and control accounting systems by gathering, processing and recording financial data
Assist with product and service pricing, financial engineering, financial market transactions and tax law analysis, including payroll
Advise and assist clients and partners and recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs
Prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on organizational objectives and priorities
Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
Develop objectives, solutions and action plans; help implement them and plan close monitoring
Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports
Review and update practices, policies and procedures
Coordinate and interact with stakeholders in other fields
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 four years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Hold the CPA designation
Knowledge of French is required
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