External Accounting Advisor

Range:

Job Description:

External Accounting Advisor (Manager)

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate about financial reporting, technical accounting, and solving complex business challenges to join our team as an External Accounting Advisor.

In this highly visible role, you will support OLG's external financial reporting, consolidation, revenue accounting, and statutory reporting functions. You will work closely with Finance leaders, business partners, external auditors, government stakeholders, and regulators to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of OLG's financial reporting. From assessing complex accounting matters and supporting strategic business initiatives to preparing audited statements and Board reporting materials, this role offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions and contribute to one of Ontario's most recognizable organizations.

Ready to make an impact? Bring your accounting expertise, business curiosity, and passion for solving complex challenges to a role where your work helps drive trusted reporting and informed decision-making across OLG.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Director or Senior Manager External Reporting & Technical Accounting, you will be empowered to:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation processes and support OLG's external financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, note disclosures, supporting schedules, working papers, and reporting packages while ensuring compliance with IFRS and other reporting requirements.
• Support statutory and contractual reporting obligations, including audited financial statements, Gross Revenues Statements, Annual Reports, Public Accounts schedules, and other stakeholder reporting.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and financial reporting materials for Executive Leadership, the Audit & Risk Management Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Assess new products, contracts, commercial arrangements, and strategic initiatives and provide accounting recommendations in accordance with IFRS.
• Review accounting, disclosure, revenue recognition, control, and audit implications related to business transactions and commercial agreements.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess impacts on financial reporting, business processes, policies, systems, and controls.
• Lead and coordinate external audit activities, including preparation of audit working papers, management of auditor requests, and resolution of accounting and reporting matters.
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors, government ministries, First Nations organizations, iGaming Ontario, regulators, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, financial information requests, freedom of information requests, press releases, and other disclosure requirements.
• Provide technical accounting, financial reporting, and revenue recognition expertise to Finance and business leaders across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, controls, systems, and accounting practices while promoting standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver training, guidance, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to support the consistent application of accounting policies, standards, and reporting requirements.
• Lead or support special projects involving technical accounting, financial reporting, audit support, or revenue recognition expertise.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Play a key role in OLG's external reporting, financial statement preparation, and revenue accounting functions.
• Partner directly with senior leaders, auditors, government stakeholders, and regulators.
• Gain exposure to complex accounting matters, strategic business initiatives, and high-profile reporting requirements.
• Develop deep expertise in technical accounting, IFRS, and revenue recognition.
• Influence financial reporting processes, controls, and best practices across the organization.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial statements, audit working papers, financial controls, and accounting processes.
• Hands-on experience applying IFRS accounting standards in a financial reporting environment.
• Experience working with IFRS revenue recognition standards is required.
• Understanding of OLG's business model and the lottery and gaming industry is considered an asset.

Relevant Skills:

• Advanced technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex accounting standards and apply sound professional judgment to unique business situations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Experience preparing briefing notes, presentations, and executive-level reporting materials.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for enhancing processes, controls, and reporting practices.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Group Benefits Plan: Comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage.
• Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements.
• Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
• Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by November 16, 2026.

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact [email protected], 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.