Senior Accountant

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

The Investment Management Division is responsible for regulatory engagement with investment fund managers and portfolio managers. It oversees the regulation of investment funds offering securities in Ontario. Our role is crucial in fulfilling the OSC’s mandate of providing investor protection and fostering confidence in the capital markets. We aim to deliver effective regulatory actions while ensuring our framework remains responsive to evolving needs, risks, and practices.  We lead the development of new rules and policies within the OSC and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) to adapt to the changing investment fund and asset management industry. We recognize the importance of fostering innovation to enhance the investor experience.
 

The Investment Management Division is currently recruiting for a Senior CPA to join the team to play an integral role in ensuring investor protection and supporting confidence in the capital markets. The Senior CPA will be involved in oversight and risk & analytics related to the regulation investment funds, portfolio managers, and investment fund managers.

 
What you will do: 
 

As a Senior CPA, you will work on a multi-disciplinary team and report to an Associate Vice-President in the Investment Management Division. You will provide accounting and accounting-related securities expertise. You will be given opportunities to:  

• Review prospectuses, applications for discretionary relief from securities legislation, exempt market activities, and continuous disclosure filings.  

• Consider complex issues and contribute to the development of policy initiatives, including adapting regulatory principles to industry trends and emerging issues.  

• Take a leadership role on continuous disclosure reviews and operational work.  

• Interact with other OSC divisions, market participants and their advisors, and others engaged with the capital markets. 

• Deal with complex and novel issues. 
   

As the ideal candidate, you: 

• Have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing in Ontario.
   
• Have a minimum 8-year post-designation relevant experience in Canadian capital markets, financial services, and/or a securities regulatory environment.  

• Have comprehensive knowledge of IFRS.  

• Have knowledge of capital markets and the ability to exercise good judgement.  

• Have concise written and verbal communication skills. 

• Have an interest in the concepts and principles that underlie accounting and securities regulation and an ability to apply those concepts and principles in the regulation of Ontario’s capital markets. 

• Have a demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships and work on a team. 

• Can effectively balance regulatory objectives with practical business considerations. 

• Possess strong analytical, project management and communication skills.  

• Can successfully organize and manage multiple, complex projects and set and adjust priorities.  
   

This is an opportunity to influence the further development of securities laws and regulations. The work associated with this role is top quality and complex, allowing you to experience continuous personal and professional growth. This is also an opportunity to join a very collegial and collaborative group.
 

This opportunity is considered to be a business-critical role supporting the Investment Management Division.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.

The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada

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