Senior Manager

Job summary

Lead and oversee external assurance engagements, including planning, staffing, execution, and implementation of assurance strategies. Manage client accounts and billing, review and develop staff, contribute to firm initiatives, and guide the firm on assurance standards and reporting requirements.

Job details

Qualifications A valid CPA Designation, 5+ years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within a Canadian CPA firm (post designation), Advanced working knowledge of Canadian ASPE, Canadian Audit Standards, NPO Accounting Standards and related technical literature, Previous experience with Canadian Corporate/Personal Tax, Payroll Tax, Sales Tax, and other CRA compliance matters, Experience dealing with Taxprep and Caseware is considered an asset, Willingness and ability to travel, Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects, Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex conflicts, A proven track record of leading and mentoring teams, and garnishing the respect of colleagues, Excellent communication skills, written and oral, required, Previous experience using various accounting software including Sage50, Sage300, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop is considered an asset Responsibilities Take direct lead and control of external assurance engagements, ensuring they are properly planned, staffed, and executed, Manage client accounts including billing, fee analysis and new service development, Review the work of staff, assist in their career development through constructive feedback and guidance, Assist in the development of assurance planning strategies and supervise their implementation, Assist in internal firm development through a variety of projects and initiatives, Be a firm leader in assurance standards and reporting requirements. Expectations Our people are what makes it possible to serve our clients. We expect you to capitalize on opportunities to develop your skills and help others within the organization grow as professionals, Our clients are the most important part of our business, and your first responsibility is to ensure that our clients receive premium professional service for a fair value, We expect everyone to contribute ideas for improving the way we serve our clients and operate a successful firm, We expect everyone to treat each other with courtesy, dignity, and respect. We look for ways to support each team member as they fulfil their personal goals and family responsibilities. To apply by email or if you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team here.

What you’ll do

Lead and oversee external assurance engagements, including planning, staffing, execution, and implementation of assurance strategies. Manage client accounts and billing, review and develop staff, contribute to firm initiatives, and guide the firm on assurance standards and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Requires a valid CPA designation and at least five years of recent financial statement audit experience at a Canadian CPA firm after designation. Candidates should have advanced knowledge of Canadian accounting and auditing standards, tax and CRA compliance experience, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines; experience with specified accounting software is an asset.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Statement Auditing
• Canadian ASPE
• Canadian Auditing Standards
• Nonprofit Accounting Standards
• Corporate and Personal Tax
• Payroll Tax
• Sales Tax
• CRA Compliance
• Taxprep
• Caseware
• Engagement Planning
• Team Leadership
• Staff Mentoring
• Client Account Management
• Billing and Fee Analysis
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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