We are:
Co-creators with our clients. Working across governments, business and nonprofits, our clients trust us as smart partners to help them succeed. How does Accenture Consulting do it? We talk with our clients to understand their needs and what their goals are. Together we invent new ways of working and new tools. Whatever ideas we come up with, we move fast. We research the possibilities and rapidly deploy the solution to give them a leading edge. Visit us here to find out more about Accenture Consulting.
Become a part of a unique culture that represents a global collective of diverse talent and people innovating together. We are omni-connected, there is no one-size-fits all - some teams are fully remote while others continue to meet with clients.
You’re also passionate about finance and accounting, and are pursuing (or have achieved) your CPA designation, and are ready to provide consulting solutions to finance organizations. A numbers person, a techie and above all, a team-player. You understand the power of technology to make finance functions easier, and now you’re ready to work collaboratively to help get clients ready for the future of finance and accounting.
You are:
Unafraid to experiment. You are willing to share your ideas. You can see all around that the world is changing. Emerging technologies and next-generation IT excite you –– you’re ready to put that passion to work. Customers want more; the average citizen wants more. And you know that in order to make change happen, you need to understand how things work today so you can improve them for tomorrow. You are ready to stretch boundaries –– and yourself.
The work:

• Kick-start your career in our Consulting Development Program to learn the latest skills, go through multiple project experiences that give you the opportunity to learn new skills across industries
  • Work closely with clients to learn how their business is working today, with a focus on the CFO and finance and accounting teams within leading organizations
    
  • Roll up your sleeves and come up with good ideas on how to improve business processes
    
  • Join your teammates to dive into consulting projects, deliver new technologies and unique business solutions to world class clients
    
  • Check out different cloud technologies that may be a good solution for the client’s need
    
  • Analyze project statistics and business data to read the story behind the numbers
    
  • Manage projects like a pro, tracking status, timeline, costs and delivery
    

CDP - CFO & Enterprise Value alignment

• Champion digital finance and accounting strategies by:
  • Working on finance applications that improve digital efficiencies – from intelligent automation and RPA to targeted solutions like Anaplan or Blackline, you embrace using the latest tools to make finance faster and better
    
  • Implementing Cloud ERP and EV business solutions – SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, you help finance teams get the most value out of their ERP systems. Including documenting high level requirements, designs, testing strategies, and approaches to go-live
    
  • Defining end-to-end finance processes (procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report) that incorporate machine learning and AI
    

The work location for this role can include a mix of working remotely and working onsite with our clients and partners or in our offices and delivery centers to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
Please note that with all of our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Here’s what you need:

• Must be currently in process to complete the CPA designation – bonus points if you’re already enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) or have registered for/recently completed the CFE exam
  
• Have recently have graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or similar field of study (i.e., accounting & financial management, financial risk management, mathematics, etc.)
  
• Have prior internship or co-op experience in a finance or accounting role is highly beneficial
  
• Are known for being analytical, looking at things from all angles and feel comfortable getting up in front of a group of people to lead workshops
  
• Familiarity with core consulting skills: business, processes, organizational strategies, project management and an interest in technology
  
• Ability to adjust quickly and confidently when faced with change, engage and enable team members to reach a common goal, seek out answers, drive solutions and get results, and follow through on what you say you’ll do, while also knowing when to ask for help.
  

English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with English-speaking stakeholders across Canada. Due to the significantly high volume of interactions with these English-speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.