Senior Accountant, Public Company Audit and Assurance

Job summary

The Senior Accountant will lead and complete audit and assurance engagements for public company clients from planning to completion. They are also responsible for coaching junior team members and building trusted relationships with clients.

Job details

About Manning Elliott At Manning Elliott, we believe great work starts with great people. As one of British Columbia’s largest independent regional accounting firms, we take pride in delivering exceptional accounting and advisory services while building lasting relationships with our clients and our team. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous learning, professional growth, and community involvement are part of everyday life. The Role We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Public Company Audit and Assurance team in Vancouver. In this role, you’ll work closely with managers, partners, clients, and junior team members to deliver high-quality audit and assurance engagements for public company clients. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented CPA, or CPA candidate, who enjoys complex work, values strong client relationships, and is ready to continue growing as a leader in a supportive public practice environment. What You’ll Do * Lead and complete audit and assurance engagements for public company clients, from planning through to completion * Use your technical knowledge, including IFRS and Canadian and U.S. auditing standards, to provide practical, high-quality recommendations to clients * Identify engagement risks, anticipate issues, and work with managers and partners to develop thoughtful solutions * Coach, mentor, and support junior team members by providing clear guidance, review notes, and actionable feedback * Build trusted client relationships and act as a reliable day-to-day point of contact throughout engagements * Coordinate multiple engagements while balancing priorities, deadlines, and quality standards * Collaborate with colleagues across client service teams on complex accounting, assurance, and reporting matters * Look for opportunities to add value for clients and contribute to relationship-building and business development initiatives * Support team and firm-wide initiatives related to quality, process improvement, and professional development What You Bring * Education: Completion of, or current progress toward, a CPA designation. * Experience: * 2 to 4 years of relevant public company audit and assurance experience * Strong working knowledge of IFRS and Canadian Auditing Standards; U.S. GAAP and PCAOB experience are considered assets * Confidence using Microsoft Excel and accounting or audit software * Ability to manage engagement responsibilities and prioritize competing deadlines * Skills & Attributes: * Strong analytical thinking and a practical approach to problem-solving * Clear, professional communication skills, both written and verbal * A relationship-focused approach with clients, colleagues, and junior team members * Interest or experience in mentoring, coaching, or reviewing the work of junior staff * A strong eye for detail and a commitment to quality, learning, and continuous improvement Why Join Manning Elliott? There’s no one way to describe it, but you’ll notice the difference when you’re here. It shows up in each daily interaction, the willingness to step in and help each other out, and the shared sense of responsibility to do good work. We consciously invest in the growth, development, health, and wellbeing of our team. Balance We get that life doesn’t follow a 9 to 5. That’s why we give you the flexibility to shape your workday around core hours, along with hybrid options that fit both your work and life. We also acknowledge the hard work required in public practice and provide vacation entitlement as well as time earned flex days. Growth From in-house workshops, structured mentoring, courses from CPABC, and personal development programs; we provide training and development opportunities that help you grow your careers and develop your leadership potential. Exposure We know that there are many paths for you in your career. Our aim is to offer an environment where you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse spectrum of engagements, a different approach than you’ll find at other firms. Wellbeing We support your journey towards a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental, mental health support, and a lifestyle allowance to support your fitness goals.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant will lead and complete audit and assurance engagements for public company clients from planning to completion. They are also responsible for coaching junior team members and building trusted relationships with clients.

Requirements

Candidates must have a CPA designation or be in progress, along with 2 to 4 years of relevant public company audit experience. Proficiency in IFRS and Canadian Auditing Standards is required, with U.S. GAAP and PCAOB experience considered an asset.

Benefits

• Extended health • Dental • Mental health support • Lifestyle allowance • Vacation entitlement • Flex days • Professional development programs • Structured mentoring

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Audit and assurance
• IFRS
• Canadian auditing standards
• U.S. GAAP
• PCAOB
• Microsoft Excel
• Audit software
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Client relationship management
• Project management
• Risk identification
• Continuous Development
• Quality Process Improvement
• Workday (Software)
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Auditing Standards
• Mental Health
• Business Development
• Certified Public Accountant
• Customer Service
• Quality Auditing
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Leadership
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
• Relationship Building
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Company Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors