Temporary position for 18 months. As a senior accounting standards and financial governance advisor, you help design, institute and update the organization’s financial governance and internal auditing policies, strategies and tools. You present all processes, rules and standards used to manage assets and cash flows. You lead and influence development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors. You help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your field. Responsibilities You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives that require comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. Coordinate with stakeholders across various fields; interpersonal savvy is essential. You serve as expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person, and coach for senior management and decision‑making bodies. Advise clients and partners to position, plan, develop, execute, and monitor strategic projects and initiatives. Develop and update policies, standards, models, and programs to support the unit’s strategic projects and initiatives. Identify, analyze, and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision‑making bodies. Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision‑making bodies. Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizations. Benefits 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 Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of eight years of relevant experience Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Knowledge of French is required Skills Action oriented Ambiguity Communicates effectively Customer Focus Differences Interpersonal Savvy Nimble learning Strategic mindset Vision and purpose Equal Opportunity At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. Our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr