Senior Accounting Policy Advisor

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 

What Role You Will Play on Our Team

The Senior Accounting Policy Advisor serves as the organization's subject matter expert on US GAAP and external financial reporting matters. This role is responsible for researching, interpreting, and implementing accounting standards; assessing the accounting implications of complex and non-routine transactions; and ensuring compliance with regulatory, reporting, and governance requirements.

As a trusted advisor to finance leadership and business partners, the Senior Accounting Policy Advisor provides technical accounting guidance, drives the implementation of new accounting standards, and helps ensure the integrity and transparency of the Company's financial reporting. The role collaborates closely with senior management, external auditors, legal counsel, and cross-functional stakeholders to support sound accounting conclusions, effective governance and high-quality financial disclosures.

What You Will Do

Accounting Policy & Technical Accounting

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret emerging US GAAP accounting standards, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) regulatory developments, and industry reporting practices to assess their impact on the organization.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards, ensuring timely adoption and compliance across the organization.
• Research and evaluate the accounting implications of complex, unusual, and strategic business transactions.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and recommendations to finance leadership and business stakeholders, translating complex accounting requirements into practical business solutions.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality technical accounting memoranda, accounting position papers, and white papers that support accounting conclusions and disclosure requirements.
• Partner with finance teams and global counterparts to assess evolving accounting issues, reporting requirements, and disclosure trends.
• Serve as the primary technical accounting liaison with external auditors, supporting accounting policy reviews and complex accounting assessments.

External Reporting & Financial Disclosure

• Review quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and leading reporting practices.
• Support the preparation and review of Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), quarterly and annual filings and other external reporting documents.
• Assist in evaluating and maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting, particularly with respect to technical accounting and disclosure processes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to finance teams, senior leadership, and business stakeholders on accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters.
• Deliver clear, concise presentations and communications on complex accounting matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience in a public accounting firm and/or large public corporate environment.
• Oil & Gas, energy industry experience, is considered an asset.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and external reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and professional judgment.

Communication & Influence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly and effectively.

Relationship Management

• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Your benefits

An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.

We offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Training and mentorship
• Relocation assistance as required
• Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives

Please note benefits may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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