POSITION SUMMARYThe Global Accounting Policy and Professional Engagement Manager within the Advocacy, Regulatory and Policy team plays a critical role in advancing IFAC's global public policy, regulatory affairs, and external advocacy agenda, with a primary focus on technical accounting, assurance, and ethics standards.
Reporting to the Head of Advocacy, Regulatory, and Policy, this position is responsible for end-to-end support for IFAC's Advisory Groups, including the Public Policy and Regulation Advisory Group (PPRAG), the Professional Accountants in Business Advisory Group (PAIBAG), and the Small and Medium-sized Practices Advisory Group (SMPAG).
The role focuses on researching emerging global issues affecting the international accountancy profession, preparing high-quality policy and advocacy materials, and managing engagement with professional stakeholders. The Global Accounting Policy and Professional Engagement Manager is instrumental in coordinating Advisory Group operations, developing meeting materials, and supporting IFAC's broader policy and advocacy initiatives across PAIB, SMP, and SME communities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include those that are set out below. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Global Policy and Advocacy - Provide coordination and technical accounting support across IFAC's Advisory Groups (PPRAG, PAIBAG, and SMPAG), ensuring alignment, information sharing, and consistency of messaging across the groups' policy and advocacy priorities.
- Support the drafting and editing of policy papers, technical briefs, and external communications related to global advocacy and regulatory matters, with specific attention to the needs and perspectives of PAIBs, SMPs, and SMEs.
- Research regulatory developments, policy trends, and issues affecting the global accountancy profession, including those that directly impact professional accountants in business, SMPs and SMEs.
- Develop high-quality materials for meetings, presentations, and senior leadership briefings, ensuring relevant stakeholder perspectives are incorporated.
- Facilitate internal coordination across departments to ensure alignment on policy and advocacy initiatives.
Professional Engagement- Support Advisory Group and broader stakeholder engagement by shaping agendas, synthesizing discussions into technical insights and positions, and developing and delivering presentations and materials for conferences, seminars, and forums, incorporating PAIB, SMP, and SME perspectives where relevant.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with IFAC member organizations, volunteers, firms, international standard-setters, and other external stakeholders.
- Facilitate the effective operation of PPRAG, PAIBAG, and SMPAG by cultivating relationships with members and technical advisers.
- Maintain records, databases, and documentation relating to regulatory tracking, stakeholder contacts, and project activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or a related field is required; CPA highly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in administration, public policy, regulatory affairs, advocacy, or a global professional services organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical material into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with digital collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, project management software) and use of artificial intelligence applications.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data to support decision-making and identify key insights.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams, cultures, and levels of seniority, including with external stakeholders and government officials.
- Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple deadlines, including those driven by external timelines.
- Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement in deliverables and processes.
- Experience with content management systems and social media tools.
IFAC welcomes applicants from all geographical locations, and this role can be remote if the candidate is located outside of Toronto.
