Manager, Assurance and Accounting

Job summary

Lead client-facing engagement teams to complete assurance engagements, budgeting, and internal controls while managing a portfolio of clients. Responsible for engagement planning, project financials, and mentoring team members toward professional development.

Job details

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices. Responsibilities Lead client facing engagement teams to complete assurance engagements, budgeting, internal controls and financial/accounting transactions Deliver industry and technical expertise in assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables Manage a portfolio of clients while understanding their business, key risks and ways to deliver added value; ensure clients’ needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop Accountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e., budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection, variance recognition) Maintain quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business, financial entries and reports Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills And Experience 4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, TaxCycle (or similar software such as TaxPrep or Profile); working knowledge of QuickBooks and/or Xero would be an asset but not required MyRewards@MNP With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more! The annual salary range for this position is: $70,000–$120,000. Diversity@MNP We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply! For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

What you’ll do

Lead client-facing engagement teams to complete assurance engagements, budgeting, and internal controls while managing a portfolio of clients. Responsible for engagement planning, project financials, and mentoring team members toward professional development.

Requirements

Requires 4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience with a strong understanding of business and practice development principles. Proficiency in accounting software such as Caseware and TaxCycle is expected, with knowledge of QuickBooks or Xero as an asset.

Benefits

• Generous base pay • Vacation time • 4 paid personal days • Group pension plan with 4% matching • Voluntary savings products • Bonus programs • Flexible benefits • Mental health resources • Exclusive access to perks and discounts • Professional development assistance • MNP University • Flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment • Firm sponsored social events

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Assurance · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Assurance
• Public Accounting
• People Management
• Relationship Building
• Leadership
• Budgeting
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting
• Caseware
• TaxCycle
• QuickBooks
• Xero
• Business Development
• Project Financials
• Mentoring
• Client Relationship Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting