Montreal Office Director (FTC Parental Cover)

Duration: This is a fixed-term position, full-time role to cover a period of parental leave. The expected duration of the contract is approx 11.5 months, with a projected start date of mid August 2026 and an expected end date of July 2027.

Reports to: Chief Revenue Officer  

Location: Montreal 

Job Purpose: To lead the stewardship and delivery of the IFRS Foundation’s Transition Fund activities in Canada and support engagement with key North American stakeholders, including public and private sector contributors, regulators, and market participants. 

The role is responsible for supporting the conversion of funding commitments into executed agreements, managing a portfolio of contributor relationships, and ensuring effective coordination across internal functions including Revenue, Finance, Legal, and Operations. 

In parallel, the role oversees the day to day operations and coordination of the IFRS Foundation’s Montreal office, working in close collaboration with the Foundation’s central functions to support organisational priorities and stakeholder engagement activities.   

Background  

The IFRS Foundation, the oversight body of the London-based International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), has established an office in Montreal. The office supports the establishment of a global footprint for the Foundation, and to promote the work of the ISSB in conjunction with offices in Frankfurt, San Francisco, and Asia.  

The ISSB is currently supported through an initial period of seed funding, which concludes at the end of 2026. To support the next phase of the ISSB’s development and provide financial stability as global adoption and implementation continue to scale, the IFRS Foundation is establishing a multi year Transition Fund. The Transition Fund is intended to support the ISSB during the period in which funding progressively transitions towards a more diversified and sustainable long term model aligned with growing jurisdictional adoption and market use. 

Canada has played a foundational role in supporting the ISSB since its inception, including through the establishment of the Montreal office and financial and institutional support from public and private sector stakeholders as part of the Seed funding. As the ISSB moves into its next phase of development, Canada continues to play an important anchoring role within the Transition Fund. 

Within Canada, a significant proportion of Transition Fund support has already been secured in principle across public and private sector contributors. The focus is now on converting these commitments into executed agreements, ensuring timely receipt of funds, and stewarding a portfolio of strategic contributor relationships over the transition period. The Montreal office plays a central role in this effort, acting as a key hub for stakeholder engagement across Canada and internationally. This role combines responsibility for delivery and stewardship of Transition Fund commitments with oversight of the Montreal office, ensuring effective local operations and alignment with the Foundation’s global objectives. 

Principal accountabilities  

Transition Fund delivery and stewardship  

• Close the remaining funding gap by progressing advanced discussions to confirmed commitments 
• Lead the conversion of pledges into fully executed funding agreements, working closely with Revenue, Operations, Legal and Finance 
• Manage the end to end process from commitment through to signature and payment scheduling 
• Ensure funding agreements are clear, compliant, and aligned with the Foundation’s governance and public interest mandate 
• Maintain accurate oversight of pipeline, commitments, and conversion status, supporting forecasting and reporting 

Stakeholder and contributor management 

• Steward a portfolio of public and private sector contributors, including government, regulatory, and corporate stakeholders 
• Maintain strong, trust based relationships with contributors, ensuring consistent engagement and alignment, in collaboration with Revenue and ISSB leadership. 
• Manage stakeholder expectations on visibility, recognition, and engagement while safeguarding independence and neutrality 
• Support senior leadership engagement with key contributors, including preparation of briefings and follow up actions 

Financial oversight and coordination 

• Work closely with Revenue and Finance to ensure alignment between commitments, revenue recognition, and cash flow 
• Monitor risks related to timing of payments, conditionality, and funding gaps, and proactively address issues 
• Support accurate and timely reporting on Transition Fund performance to senior leadership 

 

Office operations and facilities management 

• Collaborate with IFRS Foundation central functions to ensure efficient operation of the Montreal Office.  
• Oversee daily management of the office to ensure compliance with relevant local and international laws and Foundation policies and procedures 
• Manage the relationship with the building landlord regarding security, health and safety, and building changes/notices. 
• Manage the contracts for office suppliers and general upkeep of the office i.e. cleaners; equipment; stationery. Liaise with the London IT team for IT management    
• Review, maintain and report to the local authorities as necessary, health and safety policies ensuring they are observed and compliant with local regulations. 
• Act as central contact for visitors. 
• Direct any incoming mail and maintain office filing system. 

Financial Control 

• Manage and control the office budget, authorising expenditure within pre-set limits and manage petty cash. 
• Ensure all financial documentation and payments are properly approved and directed to the appropriate people. 
• Liaison with local accountant and tax advisors 

Staff engagement  

• In liaison with relevant Technical and Operational functional leaders: 
• Provide pastoral support to staff housed the office  
• Support staff and secondee recruitment and onboarding 
• Provide regular support to local and visiting IFRS Foundation Trustees, Board members and IFRS Foundation staff. 

Skills and attributes  

• Strong leadership ability with the gravitas to be credible in engaging with stakeholders  
• Strategic thinking and planning ability.  
• Organisation, communication, and relationship building skills.  
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.  
• Able to operate on own initiative, dependable and trustworthy  
• Understanding the importance of collaboration and connectivity with the rest of the Foundation.  
• Confident with standard IT office equipment and sophisticated telecoms systems.  
• Understanding of importance of health, safety, and security matters within an office environment.  

Qualifications and experience  

• Demonstrated internal and external stakeholder management skills in the context of the Canadian corporate reporting and sustainability landscapes  
• Commitment to the mission of the IFRS Foundation and the International Sustainability Standards Board 
• Collaborative work style with an ability to be effective in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment 
• Experience of running a business, including facilities management preferred  
• Proficiency in English is required for this role, as it is essential for effective communication with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients in the performance of the core duties of this position.

Application closing date: 5th July 2026

Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate.

About us

At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day—across all our areas of expertise.

If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you.

Diverse perspectives. International expertise.

Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including:

• rewarding work that serves the public interest;
• engagement with diverse international experts;
• inclusive and collaborative teams;
• intellectually challenging projects;
• flexible working arrangements;
• numerous areas of specialisation; and
• opportunities for professional growth and development.

Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work.

#LI-MM1