Accelerate your success at Colliers.
Why Colliers?
As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.
A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.
***This position is a hybrid role based out of our Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON office.***
About you
You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for precision and a deep understanding of complex accounting standards. As our Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Policy, you’ll be the go-to expert for high-risk and intricate accounting transactions, ensuring they align with global regulations and are accurately reflected in Colliers’ consolidated financial statements.
You thrive in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment and love diving into technical challenges—whether it’s navigating revenue recognition, advising on acquisitions, or shaping accounting policy strategies. You’ll play a key role on our Global Finance support team, offering expert guidance on new accounting pronouncements and helping drive clarity and confidence across the business.
In this role, you will…
Lead the evaluation of complex accounting transactions and ensure compliance with US GAAP technical standards.
Serve as the technical accounting subject matter expert across Colliers, advising on diverse and high-impact financial matters.
Coordinate the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure consistent application across global entities.
Support the preparation of financial statements and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to address accounting issues, policy updates, and audit requirements.
Develop and deliver clear communications and training on accounting policy changes, emerging standards, and ESG reporting impacts.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA designation is required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical accounting, including research and memo preparation.
Deep expertise in US GAAP and advanced accounting principles.
Proven ability to advise senior leadership on complex accounting issues and policy applications.
Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation—with the ability to engage across all organizational levels.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong relationship-building and project management skills.
Approximate Salary Range for Role: $ 140,000 to $160,000
Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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What we offer:
Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].
