Manager - Audit & Assurance

Who Is Our Client?

Our client is a leading national professional services firm and one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms in Canada. With offices across the country and a strong national presence, they have established themselves as a trusted advisor to private enterprises, public companies, and organizations within the not-for-profit sector.

What Is Our Client Looking For?

Our client is seeking an experienced and client-focused Audit & Assurance Manager to join their growing team and practice. This individual will play a key role in leading audit and assurance engagements, managing client relationships, and mentoring team members while delivering high-quality service and technical expertise. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong public accounting experience, sound business acumen, and a commitment to excellence.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead client facing engagement teams to complete audit and assurance engagements, reviews, budgeting and financial/accounting transactions.
• Deliver industry and technical expertise in audit and 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 toward professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.

Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience in public accounting.
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Profile, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting.